Dylan
Boy · Welsh / Celtic
dylan · 2 beats
Meaning
Son of the sea; the great Welsh sea-god, and the name Bob Dylan chose for himself.
The vibe
Dylan is the name of someone who found the words for what everyone else was feeling. Modern and spirited, he carries the creative restlessness of a poet who keeps moving — vivid, searching, magnetically alive.
Quick questions
Is Dylan a boy's or a girl's name?
Dylan is a boy's name of Welsh / Celtic origin.
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Dylan sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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