Gwyneth
Gwyneth is a girls' name of Welsh origin meaning “white, fair; from Gwynedd.” Gwyneth comes from Gwynedd, the historic kingdom of North Wales, or perhaps from the Welsh gwyn, white or fair.
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how do you pronounce Gwyneth?
GWIN-eth
where does the name Gwyneth come from?
From Gwynedd, the historic kingdom and region of North Wales, or perhaps from the Welsh gwyn, white or fair.
It spread first in Wales and then across the English-speaking world in the 19th century, possibly through the author Ann Harriet Hughes, who wrote as Gwyneth Vaughan. The actress Gwyneth Paltrow gave it international recognition, though it remains deeply Welsh at heart.
how popular is this name?
Gwyneth has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 3 years since 2004, and fell outside it for 7. It peaked at #892 in 2013.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2013 | #892 |
| 2011 | #970 |
| 2004 | #956 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Gwyneth fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Gwyneth
The name grew popular first in Wales and then across the English-speaking world in the 19th century, possibly through the author Ann Harriet Hughes, who wrote as Gwyneth Vaughan.
who are famous people named Gwyneth?
- Gwyneth Paltrow (Academy Award-winning actress)
- Gwyneth Lewis (first National Poet of Wales)
what are the nicknames and variants of Gwyneth?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Gwyneth?
what names go well with Gwyneth?
Sibling names that share Gwyneth's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Gwyneth
What does the name Gwyneth mean?
Gwyneth means “white, fair; from Gwynedd”.
What is the origin of the name Gwyneth?
Gwyneth comes from the Welsh naming tradition.
How popular is the name Gwyneth?
Gwyneth ranked #892 in the US in 2013, according to Social Security data.
Is Gwyneth a boy or girl name?
Gwyneth is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Gwyneth?
Gwyneth is pronounced GWIN-eth, with 2 syllables.
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