Welsh Place Names Word Art Prints – Free A4 Printable Set
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Celebrate the beauty of the Welsh language and its connection to the land with these two complementary word art prints - one featuring place names in Welsh and the other showing their English equivalents. Designed to be displayed side by side, this free A4 printable set highlights the poetic, historical, and cultural links between Wales’s towns, landscapes, and their native names.
About Welsh Place Names
Wales is a country rich in language and heritage, and nowhere is this more evident than in its place names. From Aberystwyth (“mouth of the Ystwyth”) to Pontypridd (“bridge by the earth house”) and Caerdydd (Cardiff), each name tells a story of the land, its people, and its history. The Welsh language often draws on nature - rivers, hills, and valleys - as well as ancient settlements and saints.
Displaying the Welsh and English names together not only celebrates bilingual heritage but also invites you to rediscover the origins and meanings behind familiar places. Whether you have roots in Wales or simply love its language, this artwork is a beautiful way to honour Welsh identity and geography.
Did You Know?
Did you know that the longest officially recognised place name in Europe is in Wales? It’s Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch on the island of Anglesey! The name roughly translates to “St Mary’s Church in the hollow of the white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the church of St Tysilio of the red cave.” Welsh place names often combine descriptive natural features, making them some of the most lyrical and meaningful in the world.
Free A4 Printable Download
Click below to download your free Welsh Place Names word art prints - one in Welsh and one in English. Perfect for framing together, they make a thoughtful display celebrating Wales’s unique linguistic and cultural landscape.
Download Welsh Place Names Print – English Version (PDF)Download Welsh Place Names Print – Welsh Version (PDF)
Examples of Place Names Featured
- Caerdydd – Cardiff
- Abertawe – Swansea
- Casnewydd – Newport
- Caerfyrddin – Carmarthen
- Pen-y-Bont - Bridgend
- Aberhonddu – Brecon
- Aberteifi – Cardigan
- Caerfyrddin – Carmarthen
- Abergwaun - Fishguard