What origin is the name Gwenhwyfar?

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

Is Gwenhwyfar a popular name?

Gwenhwyfar 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 Gwenhwyfar?

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

Gwenhwyfar

Q: Is Gwenhwyfar a rare name?

Yes. Gwenhwyfar 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 Gwenhwyfar

Gwenhwyfar

Girl

english

3 syllables

Gwenhwyfar is an english girl's name meaning "A traditional name meaning fair spirit or white phantom, often associated with Arthurian legend as the root of Guinevere.".

Parents who choose Gwenhwyfar pick a girl name from the english tradition, meaning "A traditional name meaning fair spirit or white phantom, often associated with Arthurian legend as the root of Guinevere.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A traditional name meaning fair spirit or white phantom, often associated with Arthurian legend as the root of Guinevere.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Gwenhwyfar

Very rare in US records

What does Gwenhwyfar mean?

Gwenhwyfar is a girl name of english origin meaning "A traditional name meaning fair spirit or white phantom, often associated with Arthurian legend as the root of Guinevere.".