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Gwynne
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How to Pronounce Gwynne
Pronounced GWIN /ˈɡwɪn/Medium
Meaning: From the Welsh gwyn/gwynn, 'white; fair; blessed; holy' - a crisp, one-beat name from a beloved Welsh element. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.Low
In 30 seconds: A crisp Welsh name: Gwynne means 'white; fair; blessed' (said 'GWIN'). Clean and rooted.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom the Welsh gwyn/gwynn, 'white; fair; blessed; holy' - a crisp, one-beat name from a beloved Welsh element. Used for girls and boys; here a girl's name.
U.S. rank (2023)#14028 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1951
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,397
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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
Gwynne is Welsh for 'white; fair; blessed.' It reads clean and rooted - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'GWIN').
It is extremely rare in the U.S.
Did you know? Gwynne comes from the Welsh gwyn ('white; fair; blessed; holy') - a crisp, one-beat name from a beloved Welsh element (said 'GWIN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Gwynne — Welsh 'white; fair; blessed'
Variations
GwynGwynnGwen
Nicknames
GwynnieWinnie
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Gwynne mean?
Gwynne is Welsh for 'white; fair; blessed.'
How do you pronounce Gwynne?
It's said GWIN /ˈɡwɪn/ - one syllable, stress on the first.
Is Gwynne a boy or girl name?
Gwynne is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Gwynne?
Gwynne is extremely rare in the U.S.