b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Guthrie

Quick answerThe given name 'Guthrie' means "windy place" or "war spirit," derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements *gaoth* (wind) and *rath* (fort) or possibly *guth* (voice/sound).

Scottish · Boy · 1 syllable

G
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,141
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1983
Syllables1
OriginScottish
LanguageScottish Gaelic
CultureScottish
Letters7
Numerology7 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,140

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Guthrie

The given name 'Guthrie' means "windy place" or "war spirit," derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements *gaoth* (wind) and *rath* (fort) or possibly *guth* (voice/sound).

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

The given name 'Guthrie' means "windy place" or "war spirit," derived from the Scottish Gaelic elements *gaoth* (wind) and *rath* (fort) or possibly *guth* (voice/sound). It is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and historically originates as a Scottish surname from the barony of Guthrie in Angus, later adopted as a given name.

Guthrie currently ranks #11,141 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Scottish names that sit beautifully beside Guthrie

Similar names you might like

Names starting with G

Names that sound like Guthrie

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Gayatri
Girl Hinduism

"The name 'Gayatri' means "song" or "hymn" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *gā-* ("to sing") and the feminine suffix…"

Global rank #148 View name
Gauthier
Boy French

"Gauthier comes from the Germanic name Waldhari, composed of "wald" (rule/govern) and "hari" (army), meaning "ruler of the army" or…"

Global rank #270 View name
Gayathri
Girl Tamil

"The name 'Gayathri' means "song" or "hymn" and derives from the Sanskrit root *gā* (to sing), referring to the Gayatri…"

Global rank #339 View name
Gaytri
Girl Sanskrit

"The name 'Gaytri' is a variant of 'Gayatri', meaning "song" or "hymn" in Sanskrit, derived from the root *gā-* (to…"

Global rank #835 View name
Gautier
Boy Germanic

"Gautier means "ruler of the army" or "powerful warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "wald" (rule/power) and "hari" (army)."

Global rank #1,006 View name
Gaither
Unisex English

"The given name 'Gaither' is an English surname transferred to a given name, derived from the Old English personal name…"

Global rank #2,298 View name
Guster
Boy Scandinavian

"The given name 'Guster' is a diminutive or variant of the name 'Augustus' or 'Gustav,' meaning "majestic" or "staff of…"

Global rank #3,371 View name
Gayathiri
Girl Sanskrit

"Gayathiri is a Sanskrit name derived from "Gayatri," which refers to a sacred Vedic meter and the goddess associated with…"

Global rank #3,900 View name
Geter
Boy Hebrew

"The given name 'Geter' is a variant of 'Geter' or 'Gether,' likely derived from the Hebrew root *gtr* meaning "to…"

Global rank #4,055 View name
Gather
Boy English

"The given name 'Gather' does not have a traditional etymological origin as a personal name; it derives from the Old…"

Global rank #4,200 View name
Guydra
Girl

"The name 'Guydra' does not have a widely recognized etymology or established meaning in standard onomastic sources; it appears to…"

Global rank #5,309 View name
Ghadeer
Girl Arabic

"The name 'Ghadeer' means "stream" or "brook" in Arabic, derived from the root *gh-d-r* (غ-د-ر) referring to a small body…"

Global rank #5,493 View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect