Howel
Howel is a personal name of Welsh origin that is also encountered as a surname. It is an alternate spelling of Hywel, the Welsh form of a name that has appeared in English and Welsh records since the Middle Ages. In Welsh, the name Hywel is generally associated with notions of prominence or distinction, though the exact etymology is a matter of scholarly debate. The spelling Howel appears in medieval manuscripts and legal documents as one of several renderings of Hywel, alongside forms such as Howell and Howells.
In modern usage, Howel remains relatively uncommon as both a given name and a surname. The more
As with related names, Howel is connected to Hywel, and to later Anglicized forms such as Howell