Gwyneth

Origin and meaning

Name: Gwyneth (gwy-neth)

Gender: Female

Popularity in 2023: #800

Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Fortunate, Blessed

Origin: Celtic
Meaning: White, blessed

Gender: The name Gwyneth is a traditionally feminine name.

Origins and Meaning: Gwyneth is a Welsh name which is derived from the Welsh words "gwyn" meaning "fair, white, blessed" and "edd" meaning "face". Hence, the name Gwyneth means "fair faced".

Etymology: The name Gwyneth has its roots in the Welsh language.

History of name: The name Gwyneth has been used in Wales since the Middle Ages, but it wasn't until the 20th century that the name gained popularity in other parts of the world.

Style of the name Gwyneth: The name Gwyneth is considered a classic and elegant name.
Symbolism of the name Gwyneth: The name Gwyneth symbolizes fairness, purity, and beauty.

Gwyneth's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Gwyneth include:

• Gwen
• Gwyn
• G
• Gwy
• Eth
• Neth
• Nessa
• Nettie
• Winnie
• Gwynnie
• Wen
• Weth

Name popularity

Popularity in US: Gwyneth was a popular name in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. However, its popularity has declined in recent years.
Popularity in different countries: The name Gwyneth is popular in Wales and other Welsh-speaking countries, but its popularity is relatively low in other parts of the world.

Famous people named Gwyneth

• Gwyneth Paltrow - American actress
• Gwyneth Jones - Welsh opera singer
• Gwyneth Dunwoody - British politician
• Gwyneth Lloyd - British composer
• Gwyneth Walker - American composer and conductor.
• Gwyneth Wentink, Dutch gymnast
• Gwyneth Keyworth, British actress (Peaky Blinders, The Double)
• Gwyneth Powell, British actress (Grange Hill)
• Gwyneth Baker, American film producer (Out of the Past)
• Gwyneth Herbert, British singer-songwriter

Name Variations

Variations of name Gwyneth in English:

Gwyn, Gwen, Gweneth, Gwenyth, Gwenette, Gwynette, Gwineth, Gwinett, Gwynneth, Gwynyth.

Variations of name Gwyneth in different languages:

• Gweneth (Welsh)
• Gwenyth (Welsh)
• Gwineth (Welsh)
• Gwynetha (Welsh)
• Gwynith (Welsh)
• Gwyneth (Welsh)
• Guinevra (Italian)

Similar Names

Gwendolyn, Gwendoline, Gwynedd, Gwynetha, Gwynn, Gwynne.

Rhyming Names

• Breath
• Wreath
• Heather
• Cleeth
• Teeth
• Beth
• Seth
• Gretchen

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Gwyneth but is shorter.

• Gwen
• Gwyn
• Gwynnie

Sibling Names

• Sisters: Adalynn, Ava, Brianna, Elizabeth, Harper, Isla, Lily, Madison, Olivia, Sophia.
• Brothers: Alexander, Benjamin, Daniel, Ethan, Jackson, Liam, Noah, Owen, William.