Gwenevere Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gwenevere Name at a Glance

Name	Gwenevere
Meaning	Fair one. Guinevere was King Arthur's mythological queen. Jennifer derives from this name.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gwenevere Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gwenevere means “Fair one. Guinevere was King Arthur's mythological queen. Jennifer derives from this name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gwenevere Name Origin

Our database records Gwenevere under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gwenevere a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gwenevere is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gwenevere

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