Meaning & use

Dylan

proper noun·Advanced

A given name of Welsh origin, traditionally interpreted as 'son of the sea' or 'great tide,' from Welsh mythology.

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They named their son Dylan after the Welsh mythological figure associated with the sea.

Dylan Thomas remains one of the most celebrated Welsh poets of the twentieth century.

A note on using this word

Dylan is used as both a first name and a surname; it gained wide popularity partly through the poet Dylan Thomas and the musician Bob Dylan.

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