Gwyneth
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gwyneth
The name 'Gwyneth' means "blessed" or "white/fair" and derives from the Welsh word *gwyn* (white, fair, blessed).
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Etymology
The name 'Gwyneth' means "blessed" or "white/fair" and derives from the Welsh word *gwyn* (white, fair, blessed). It is primarily used in Welsh and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious ties, and gained modern prominence through actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
Gwyneth currently ranks #1,771 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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