Gwenevere
gwe-neve-re,
gwen(e)-vere
US Popularity:6583
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:White phantom; White; Magical being
Gwenevere is a traditional girl’s name with Welsh origins. The name Gwenevere—as a variant of the more common Guinevere—has the beautiful meaning of “white phantom,” “white,” and “magical being.” If you’ve ever had the honor of visiting the awesome country of Wales, you may have come across a fair few Gweneveres upon your travels. But if not, you’ve likely had this name visit you in books! Perhaps the most famous Gwen of all time was the Guinevere of Arthurian legend. She was said to be a medieval queen of Great Britain and the subject of a torrid love affair. But whether baby is beloved by a Lancelot or not, they can own this name just like any other royal before them.
Gwenevere Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gwenevere is currently #3238 on The Bump
Girl:Gwenevere is currently #2179 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gwenevere is currently #6583 in U.S. births
Girl:Gwenevere is currently #3780 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3780
in 2023
+ 5
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Gwenevere, April 2024
Behind the Name, Guinevere, April 2024
Britannica, Guinevere, legendary queen of Britain, July 2024
Name Doctor, Gwenevere
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