Nefyn as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nefyn

What is the meaning of the name Nefyn ?

The baby name Nefyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced NEV-in (Welsh pronunciation: /ˈnɛvɪn/).

Nefyn is Welsh in Origin.

Nefyn is a Welsh given name and place-name from the Llŷn Peninsula of northwest Wales. Most link it to Welsh nef “heaven, sky,” yielding the sense “heavenly,” though scholars note the place-name may also preserve an early personal name or church dedication. Pronounced NEV-in (Welsh f = v), it is used today chiefly for girls in Wales but has historical unisex footing.

Medieval sources show both genders: the Mabinogion mentions Edern ap Nefyn (with Nefyn as a male patronym), while later tradition lists Saint Nefyn among the daughters of Brychan. The Anglicized form Nevin, and the spelling Nevyn, occur; related Welsh names include Nefydd and the maritime Neifion. Modern usage is uncommon but growing in heritage-inspired naming, with the coastal town giving it strong place-name resonance. Short forms include Nev. Overall meaning and mood: airy, luminous, and distinctly Welsh.

⚙ Nefyn is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 6 times, across 3 countries.