Welsh

Gwyneth

Pronounced GWIN-ethShare

Meaning: Probably from Gwynedd; meaning uncertain

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Probably related to the Welsh place name Gwynedd. It is not securely translated by splitting it into modern-looking Welsh parts; its regional and literary history is clearer.

Famous namesakes

  • Gwyneth PaltrowActor

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Gwyneth comes from Welsh.

Scottish

Elspeth

My God is an oath, through Elizabeth

Rare gem
English · Welsh

Gwendolyn

Possibly white ring

Familiar
Scottish Gaelic

Catriona

Form of Katherine; traditionally associated with purity

Rare gem
Scottish

Fiona

White; blessed, through Fionn

Familiar
English · Scottish

Lorna

Literary name, possibly from Lorne

Uncommon
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