What origin is the name Gwenhwyfach?

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

Is Gwenhwyfach a popular name?

Gwenhwyfach 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 Gwenhwyfach?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Gwenhwyfach — for example Rory, Malcolm, Lennox. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Gwenhwyfach

Q: Is Gwenhwyfach a rare name?

Yes. Gwenhwyfach 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 Gwenhwyfach

Gwenhwyfach

Girl

scottish

3 syllables

Gwenhwyfach is a scottish girl's name meaning "A name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning Guinevere's sister. She is a figure appearing in Welsh Arthurian mythology.".

With scottish roots, Gwenhwyfach is a girl name that means "A name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning Guinevere's sister. She is a figure appearing in Welsh Arthurian mythology.". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning Guinevere's sister. She is a figure appearing in Welsh Arthurian mythology.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gwenhwyfach

Very rare in US records

What does Gwenhwyfach mean?

Gwenhwyfach is a girl name of scottish origin meaning "A name of Scottish and Welsh origin meaning Guinevere's sister. She is a figure appearing in Welsh Arthurian mythology.".