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BoyWelsh language family

Emrys

Welsh form of Ambrose.

Quick answer

Emrys is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyWelsh

Meaning and history

Welsh form of Ambrose. Emrys Wledig (or Ambrosius Aurelianus) was a Romano-British military leader who fought against the invading Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century. Tales of his life were used by the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth to help shape the early character of Merlin, whom he called Merlinus Ambrosius in Latin.

Notes and context

Usage: welsh