Dylis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dylis

What is the meaning of the name Dylis ?

The baby name Dylis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DIL-iss (IPA: /ˈdɪlɪs/).

Dylis is Welsh in Origin.

Dylis is a Welsh feminine given name, a variant spelling of Dilys, from the Welsh adjective dilys meaning “genuine, authentic, valid, sincere.” Pronounced DIL-iss. Variants include Dilys (standard Welsh) and anglicized forms Dyllis and Dillis; the related Irish Dílis (“faithful, loyal”) is occasionally used as a given name but is etymologically distinct. Common diminutives are Dil and Dilly.

Adopted as a forename in Wales during the late 19th‑century revival of native names, Dylis/Dilys enjoyed modest use through the mid‑20th century in Britain. Notable bearers include English actress Dylis Watling, and - under the traditional spelling - film critic Dilys Powell and poet Dilys Cadwaladr, which helped the name travel beyond Wales. Contemporary usage is rare, lending the name a tailored, vintage character while preserving its clear, positive meaning. The spelling Dylis remains less common than Dilys, but both convey the same sense of authenticity and truthfulness.

⚙ Dylis is extremely rare. There are only 26 recorded uses on record, spread over 11 countries.