Guenevere Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Guenevere Name at a Glance

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

What Does the Name Guenevere Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Guenevere 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.

Guenevere Name Origin

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

Is Guenevere a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Guenevere

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