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Guinevere

GWIN-uh-veer

Popularity

#947

rising

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

4,294

Peak Year

#299 in 2022

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'. Associated with Arthurian legend.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Guinevere

    Arthurian legend's Queen of Camelot

  • Guinevere Turner

    American actress and screenwriter

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

ElegantMysteriousKindIntelligent

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