Taliesin
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Taliesin: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2023.
Taliesin carries deep Welsh roots, blending *tal* (brow) and *iesin* (shining) to mean “shining brow.” The name is inseparable from the 6th-century bard Taliesin, a legendary figure in Celtic mythology whose poetry appears in the medieval *Book of Taliesin* and the *Mabinogion*. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright borrowed the name for his Wisconsin home and studio, Taliesin, honouring the bard’s creative spirit. Today, the site operates as the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. A less common variant, Taliessin, appears in some Arthurian retellings. Though distinctly Welsh, Taliesin’s lyrical sound and mythic gravitas have attracted parents beyond Wales, making it a rare but resonant choice for those drawn to ancient storytelling.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20234 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6144 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2023
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y