Girl
Welsh
3 syllables
Guinevere
GWIN-uh-veer
/ˈɡwɪn.ə.vɪər/
"White phantom" — an Arthurian name of ethereal beauty and legendary romance
Guinevere is the Anglicised form of the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning white phantom or fair and smooth. She is best known as the legendary queen of King Arthur in Arthurian legend, whose beauty and tragic love affair with Sir Lancelot forms a central thread of the myths. The name's romantic and literary associations have made it a favourite among parents seeking a truly uncommon but deeply resonant name.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesGuin · e · vere
GenderGirl
OriginWelsh
Root WordGwenhwyfar
MeaningWhite phantom, fair and smooth
PopularityRare
Peak Year2015
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayOctober 1
Nicknames
GwenGinnyVereEvie
About the Name Guinevere
Guinevere comes from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning white phantom or fair and smooth. It evokes otherworldly beauty and luminous grace.
Yes. Jennifer is a Cornish form of Gwenhwyfar, the same Welsh name as Guinevere. They are etymological cousins with very different sounds.
Guinevere is pronounced GWIN-uh-veer, with stress on the first syllable. The Guin rhymes with win.
Guinevere is rare but rising. It appeals to parents who want a historically rich, literary name that remains genuinely uncommon.
Gwen is the most natural nickname, but Ginny, Vere, and Evie all work beautifully as shorter forms.
Guinevere Rose, Guinevere Celeste, and Guinevere Vivienne all pair the grand first name with something more compact and lyrical.
Personality of Guinevere
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Guinevere
Creativity
85%
Elegance
95%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
72%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Guinevere
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Guinevere (Arthurian)
Legendary queen of Camelot, wife of King Arthur and lover of Sir Lancelot
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Guinevere Turner
American actress and screenwriter known for the film Go Fish
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Guinevere Van Seenus
American supermodel who appeared in major fashion campaigns in the 1990s
Middle Names for Guinevere
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Guinevere
Guinevere Rose
Guinevere Elaine
Guinevere Morgan
Guinevere Isolde
Guinevere Pearl
Guinevere Celeste
Guinevere Aurora
Guinevere Claire
Guinevere Vivienne
Guinevere Isadora
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History of Guinevere
1100s
Chrétien de Troyes writes the first major Arthurian romances featuring Guinevere
1485
Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur establishes Guinevere as a defining tragic queen of English legend
1960
The musical Camelot premieres, bringing Guinevere to Broadway audiences
2015
Guinevere reaches modern peak in the US as vintage Arthurian names surge in popularity
Numerology & Symbolism of Guinevere
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
White
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Rose
Guinevere Around the World
How Guinevere is written in different languages and scripts
غينيفير
Arabic
グィネヴィア
Japanese
Гвиневра
Russian
기네비어
Korean
格温尼维尔
Chinese
Γκουίνιβιρ
Greek
गुइनेवेर
Hindi
גווינווייר
Hebrew
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