Gwenhwyfar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gwenhwyfar Name at a Glance

Name	Gwenhwyfar
Meaning	Fair and yielding.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gwenhwyfar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gwenhwyfar means “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.

Gwenhwyfar Name Origin

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

Is Gwenhwyfar a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gwenhwyfar

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