Guinevere

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“white phantom” — Welsh

#9472024 rank
2022peak year
4,134babies named Guinevere since 1880
▲ +47%5-year trend

Guinevere popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202218801920196020002024

What does Guinevere mean?

From the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of 'gwen' (white, fair) and 'hwyfar' (spirit, phantom), conventionally glossed as 'white phantom'. Queen Guinevere is central to Arthurian legend.

OriginWelsh
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Stylemythic, vintage

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