Gethin
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gethin: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2011.
Gethin is a classic Welsh name meaning "dark-skinned" or "swarthy," derived from *cethin*, an Old Welsh word for dusky or dark. Historically, it was often given to boys with darker hair or complexion to distinguish them in fairer families. The name is most famously borne by Gethin Antony, a Welsh actor known for his roles in *Pride and Prejudice* and *The Holiday*, and Gethin Alderman, a Welsh rugby union player who earned caps for Wales in the 1970s. While there are no directly named places after bearers, the root appears in place names like Cefn Cethin in Wales. In Scotland, Gethin remains a rare but warmly regarded choice, sharing its lyrical cadence with fellow Welsh imports like Rhys and Owain.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20115 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y