What origin is the name Guinivere?

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

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Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Guinivere — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Guinivere

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Guinivere

Girl

Irish

4 syllables

Guinivere is an Irish girl's name meaning "White wave.".

Guinivere is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "White wave.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

White wave.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Guinivere mean?

Guinivere is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "White wave.".

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