Standard Welsh Place-names
Notes
It is recommended that a circumflex is used here – contrary to the rules of Welsh orthography – in order to avoid ambiguity and ensure correct pronunciation.
Definite article
The Welsh definite article (y/yr) should be included in full and capitalised when preceding the Welsh form on signage where the place-name is the main focus of the sign. Further advice on how to display place-names on signage can be found in the technical guidance on our website.
When writing this name as part of a Welsh sentence, the definite article should be shown in lower case, e.g. ‘yn yr Hôb’ (in Hope). It can also be contracted following a vowel in accordance with the rules of Welsh grammar, e.g. ‘mynd i’r Hôb’ (going to Hope).
