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Guinevere

Girl · Welsh · Long name

Meaning
White phantom, fair one, smooth, white

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
GWIN-uh-veer
Origin
Welsh

From Welsh 'gwen' (white, fair) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, phantom).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Welsh, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • GwendolynWelsh / English

    Related Welsh form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Guinevere

    Arthurian queen, wife of King Arthur.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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