Meaning & use
Dylan
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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