Taliesin
/T-AE-L-IY-EH-HH-S-IH-N/
Shining brow, the radiance of poetic inspiration visible on the face of the bard — Taliesin was the greatest poet of 6th-century Britain, whose surviving verse in The Book of Taliesin holds some of the earliest Welsh poetry in existence. In Welsh legend he was a shape-shifter who had tasted Ceridwen's cauldron of wisdom, making him a figure of both poetic genius and the ecstatic transformation that true learning can bring
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Taliesin is a boy's name of Welsh origin, traditionally used in Pagan families. The name means "Shining brow, the radiance of poetic inspiration visible on the face of the bard — Taliesin was the greatest poet of 6th-century Britain, whose surviving verse in The Book of Taliesin holds some of the earliest Welsh poetry in existence. In Welsh legend he was a shape-shifter who had tasted Ceridwen's cauldron of wisdom, making him a figure of both poetic genius and the ecstatic transformation that true learning can bring" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Pagan heritage, Taliesin is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among British, European, Welsh families, Taliesin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Taliesin
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Taliesin resonates in either tradition.
How Taliesin sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Taliesin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Taliesin
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Names similar to Taliesin
If Taliesin resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Pagan boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Pagan boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Pagan boy names that open with the same syllables as Taliesin
Common questions about Taliesin
What does the name Taliesin mean?
Taliesin means "Shining brow, the radiance of poetic inspiration visible on the face of the bard — Taliesin was the greatest poet of 6th-century Britain, whose surviving verse in The Book of Taliesin holds some of the earliest Welsh poetry in existence. In Welsh legend he was a shape-shifter who had tasted Ceridwen's cauldron of wisdom, making him a figure of both poetic genius and the ecstatic transformation that true learning can bring." It is a boy name of Welsh origin, traditionally used in Pagan families.
Is Taliesin a boy or girl name?
Taliesin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Taliesin?
Taliesin is of Welsh origin, used in Pagan, Christian traditions, commonly among British, European, Welsh families.
What are common nicknames for Taliesin?
Common short forms of Taliesin include Tali.
What is the numerology of Taliesin?
Taliesin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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