Beddgelert is a village and community in the Snowdonia area of Gwynedd, Wales. The population of the community taken at the 2021 census was 460. This includes Nantmor and Nant Gwynant. Despite the village being reputedly named after the legendary hound Gelert, it is actually named after Saint Gelert, an early leader in Celtic Christianity. The community is large and sparsely populated, covering 86 square kilometres (33 sq mi).