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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Meaning & origin
Yes — Taliesin is a Pagan boy name of Welsh origin, meaning “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 also appears in Christian tradition.
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.
What would a baby named Taliesin look like?
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See Taliesin's baby portrait →What does Taliesin's numerology say?
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.
Taliesin's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Taliesin's full reading →
Does Taliesin go with your family's names?
Taliesin breaks into 9 sounds: /T-AE-L-IY-EH-HH-S-IH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Taliesin sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Taliesin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Taliesin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Taliesin
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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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.
Is Taliesin a Pagan name?
Yes. Taliesin is a boy name traditionally used in Pagan families, of Welsh origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Taliesin mean in Welsh?
Taliesin originates from Welsh, where it 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."
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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