Baby name

REVIVING BOY · CELTIC/WELSH
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Maëlan

/ˈmaɪ.læn/


“From Celtic mael (bald, bare, or tonsured), or Welsh mael (prince)”

From Celtic 'mael' (bald, bare, or tonsured), later signifying a devoted religious person, or from Welsh 'mael' (prince).

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How it ages.

Maëlan has an established past and is beginning to feel fresh again for a new generation.

The cultural moment.

Interest in Maëlan is returning gradually in France, giving the name fresh visibility.