Find out how popular the first name Breidyn has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Breidyn by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Breidyn is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Breidyn.

The history of the first name Breidyn

The given name Breidyn is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic, which was spoken in parts of what is now Great Britain and France during the Iron Age and Roman periods. Linguists suggest that the name is derived from the Proto-Celtic root *brig-, meaning "high" or "exalted," combined with the diminutive suffix -yn, indicating affection or endearment.

This name may have been initially used by the Britons, an ancient Celtic people who inhabited the island of Great Britain before the Anglo-Saxon invasion. Its earliest recorded use is uncertain, but it likely predates written records due to the oral tradition of naming practices among the ancient Celts.

There are no known historical references to the name Breidyn in ancient texts or religious scriptures, as it was likely a personal name used among the common people rather than prominent figures. However, the name's Celtic roots and potential connection to concepts of height or exaltation may have held symbolic significance for those who bore it.

The first recorded instance of the name Breidyn is from the 6th century CE, when it appears in the form "Bridyn" in the Harleian Genealogies, a collection of Welsh genealogical records. This entry suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Britons or their descendants in Wales during the early medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Breidyn:

1. Breidyn ap Rhys (c. 1150-1212), a Welsh prince and Lord of Senghenydd, who played a role in the struggles for power in the Welsh Marches during the late 12th century.

2. Breidyn Vaughan (c. 1390-1460), a Welsh landowner and member of the gentry class, who held estates in Radnorshire and served as a justice of the peace.

3. Breidyn Griffith (c. 1525-1590), a Welsh clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of St. Asaph's Cathedral and was known for his translations of religious texts into Welsh.

4. Breidyn Jones (1675-1737), a Welsh poet and schoolteacher who composed works in both Welsh and English and was celebrated for his skillful use of the strict meter form known as the cywydd.

5. Breidyn Williams (1825-1901), a Welsh industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Breidyn Tinplate Works in Wrexham, contributing to the growth of the Welsh tinplate industry in the 19th century.

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