Idwal Name Meaning

The name Idwal is of Welsh origin and traditionally a male name. It is derived from the old Welsh elements "uudd" meaning "lord" or "prince" and "gwal" which signifies "wall" or "rampart." Thus, Idwal is interpreted as "Lord of the Wall.”

Historically, Idwal Foel was a ninth-century king of Gwynedd, a region in Wales. Idwal Foel translates to "Idwal the Bald," a description of this king. His reign saw some significant developments in relations between the Welsh and the English.