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from North Wales:
(m) Owen Gwynedd, parents Ifor & Mari, sister Sera Gwenllian
(m) Gareth Elias, parents Swyn & Rhodri, sister Begw Maelor
(f) Annest, parents Julie & Paul
(m) Noa Jac, parents Claire & Mic
(f) Leia Gwynedd, parents Hefin & Sarah, sister Cadi, brother Gruff, grandparents Mal & Buddug and Philip & Gwyneth
(f) Nel Catrin, parents Bethan & Steve
(f) Lili Mair, parents Stephen & Lowri
(f) Anni Clwyd, parents Nia & Owain, grandparents Clwyd & Carol and Gareth & Falmai

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Swyn = Welsh word for enchantment, charm, spell
Begw = Welsh dim. of Margaret - a bit like Peggy
Maelor = historical region of Wales
Annest = Welsh form of Agnes
Mic = Welsh form of Mick, pronounced the same
Gruff = short form of Gruffudd, pronounced Griff
Buddug = Welsh form of Boudica
Nel = short form of Elen, seems to be getting popular as a full first name
Clwyd = Welsh county
Falmai = Welsh-er version of Valmai, which I've mentioned before in this thread: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/baby/3917608