Gethin
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gethin
Gethin is a Welsh given name meaning "dark" or "swarthy," derived from the Welsh word "cethin" or "cethyn." It is primarily used in Welsh culture and has historical roots in medieval Wales, with notable bearers including the 12th-century Welsh prince Gethin ap Gwynedd.
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Etymology
Gethin is a Welsh given name meaning "dark" or "swarthy," derived from the Welsh word "cethin" or "cethyn." It is primarily used in Welsh culture and has historical roots in medieval Wales, with notable bearers including the 12th-century Welsh prince Gethin ap Gwynedd.
Gethin currently ranks #1,322 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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