Guinevere Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Guinevere Name at a Glance

Name	Guinevere
Meaning	From the name Gwenhwyfar, meaning fair and yielding.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Guinevere Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Guinevere means “From the name Gwenhwyfar, meaning fair and yielding”. 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.

Guinevere Name Origin

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

Is Guinevere a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Guinevere

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