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Gweneviere

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Pronounced GWEN-uh-veer /ˈɡwɛn.ə.vɪər/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, generally read from gwen ('white, fair, blessed') and hwyfar ('smooth, phantom, spirit') - 'white phantom' or 'fair spirit.' Guinevere is King Arthur's queen.Low

In 30 seconds: A romantic Welsh classic respelled: Gweneviere spells Guinevere, 'white phantom, fair spirit' (said 'GWEN-uh-veer').
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Origin MediumWelsh, English
MeaningA modern spelling of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, generally read from gwen ('white, fair, blessed') and hwyfar ('smooth, phantom, spirit') - 'white phantom' or 'fair spirit.' Guinevere is King Arthur's queen.
U.S. rank (2024)#16075 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gweneviere is a modern spelling of Guinevere, the name of King Arthur's queen in medieval romance. Behind it stands the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, generally explained from gwen ('white, fair, blessed') and a second element read as 'smooth' or 'phantom, spirit' - hence the traditional glosses 'white phantom' and 'fair spirit.' The Irish Findabair is its cousin. Guinevere entered European literature through Geoffrey of Monmouth and Chretien de Troyes; this spelling is a recent American variant (said 'GWEN-uh-veer').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, romantic, and Arthurian.

Did you know? Guinevere comes from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, usually read as 'white phantom' or 'fair spirit' - the name of King Arthur's queen, and a cousin of the Irish Findabair.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Gweneviere — Welsh Gwenhwyfar: gwen 'white, fair' + hwyfar; Arthurian Guinevere

Variations

GuinevereGwenevereGwenhwyfar

Nicknames

GwenVeraGinny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gweneviere mean?

Gweneviere spells Guinevere, from Welsh Gwenhwyfar - 'white phantom' or 'fair spirit,' the name of King Arthur's queen.

How do you pronounce Gweneviere?

It's said GWEN-uh-veer /ˈɡwɛn.ə.vɪər/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gweneviere a boy or girl name?

Gweneviere is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gweneviere?

Gweneviere is extremely rare in the U.S.

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