What origin is the name Guinevere?

Guinevere comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Guinevere a popular name?

Guinevere is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Guinevere?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Guinevere — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Guinevere

Q: Is Guinevere a rare name?

Yes. Guinevere does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Guinevere

Guinevere

Girl

english

4 syllables

Guinevere is an english girl's name meaning "White lady; white wave; from the name gwenhwyfar, meaning fair and yielding".

Guinevere is a girl name of english origin meaning "White lady; white wave; from the name gwenhwyfar, meaning fair and yielding". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.