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Gwenevieve

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Pronounced GWEN-uh-veev /ˈɡwɛn.ə.viːv/Medium

Meaning: A blended form of Guinevere (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth') and Genevieve (French, 'tribe woman; white wave') - King Arthur's queen by the Guinevere route. Routes are layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal blend: Gwenevieve weaves Guinevere and Genevieve, 'white; fair' by route (said 'GWEN-uh-veev'). Lyrical and storied.

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Origin LowWelsh, French

MeaningA blended form of Guinevere (Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth') and Genevieve (French, 'tribe woman; white wave') - King Arthur's queen by the Guinevere route. Routes are layered, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#11567 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Gwenevieve blends Guinevere and Genevieve ('white; fair' by route). Its route is layered, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'GWEN-uh-veev').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Gwenevieve blends Guinevere (Welsh, 'white; fair') - King Arthur's queen - with Genevieve (French) - a regal, lyrical name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'GWEN-uh-veev').

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Gwenevieve — Guinevere/Genevieve blend 'white; fair'

Variations

GuinevereGenevieveGwenivere

Nicknames

GwenVivi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gwenevieve mean?

Gwenevieve is a Guinevere/Genevieve form, 'white; fair' by route; King Arthur's queen.

How do you pronounce Gwenevieve?

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

Is Gwenevieve a boy or girl name?

Gwenevieve is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gwenevieve?

Gwenevieve is extremely rare in the U.S.