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Toponymy in Wales reveals significant features of the country's history and geography, as well as the development of the Welsh language. Its study is promoted by the Welsh Place-Name Society ( Cymdeithas Enwau Lleoedd Cymru ).
This article lists a number of common generic forms in place names in the British Isles, their meanings and some examples of their use.The study of place names is called toponymy; for a more detailed examination of this subject in relation to British and Irish place names, refer to Toponymy in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Pages in category "Welsh toponymy" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The list of standardised Welsh place-names is a list compiled by the Welsh Language Commissioner to recommend the standardisation of the spelling of Welsh place-names, particularly in the Welsh language and when multiple forms are used, although some place-names in English were also recommended to be matched with the Welsh.
The Welsh Place-Name Society was founded in 2011 with the aim ... On 20 November 2010 Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd held a conference on the subject of Welsh toponymy at ...
Toponymy is a branch of onomastics, the study of proper names of all kinds. [8] A person who studies toponymy is called toponymist. [1] Etymology ... Welsh place names;
Celtic toponymy is the study of place names wholly or partially of Celtic origin. ... the Old English wealh becoming Wal/Wall/Welsh is often used.
Lists of standardised Welsh place-names (23 P) Pages in category "Welsh toponyms" This category contains only the following page.