Back to all names

UnisexIrish

Gaynor

GAY-nor

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

200

Peak Year

#14 in 1939

First Recorded

1919

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Irish origin, meaning 'son of the fair-haired one' or 'son of the bright one'.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Gender Split

Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Similar Names

Connor Declan Aisling Brennan

Personality Traits

FriendlySociableOutgoingCharming

Want to explore Gaynor further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Gaynor.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

Liam

Irish

Meaning

Liam is an Irish name, a short form of William, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, meaning 'resolute protector'.

Classic & Timeless·Cute & Playful·Easy to spell

Nora

Irish

Meaning

A short form of Honora or Eleanor, meaning 'honor' or 'light'.

Vintage·Classic & Timeless·Easy to spell

Riley

Irish

Meaning

Riley is of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Reilly, which comes from the Gaelic name 'Ó Raghallaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Raghallach.' Raghallach means 'valiant'.

Modern & Trendy·Easy to spell