List of Welsh people


This is a list of Welsh people; an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales.
Historian John Davies argues that the origin of the Welsh nation can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic or other Celtic languages seem to have been spoken in Wales since much earlier.
This list is for people of Welsh heritage and descent, and for those otherwise perceived as Welsh; through either birth or adoption. Only those meeting notability criteria are included. A few people appear in more than one section of the list.

Actors

Architects

Artists

Designers

Entrepreneurs

Explorers

Film directors

Humourists

Inventors

Journalists and broadcasters

Military men

Models

Monarchs and princes

Musicians

Bands

Politicians

Religious figures

Scientists

Sports people

Athletes

Badminton

Baseball players

Basketball players

British baseball players

Bowls

Boxers

Cricketers

Equestrians

Field hockey

Motor sports

Rowers

Rugby players

This list includes league, female and uncapped players

Snooker players

Sport shooters

Surfers

Swimmers

Weightlifters

  • David Morgan, three times Olympian, three times masters world champion and holder of three world records

Wrestlers

Trade union leaders

Writers

For Welsh writers, see:

Other notables