The baby name Guinevere is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced GWIN-ə-VEER (ˈɡwɪnəvɪər).
Guinevere is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Guinevere is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced GWIN-ə-VEER (ˈɡwɪnəvɪər).
Guinevere is Welsh in Origin.
Guinevere descends from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, formed from gwen “white, fair, blessed” and (h)wyfar, interpreted as “smooth, soft” or “phantom/fairy,” yielding meanings like “white phantom” or “the fair, gentle one.” Via Breton and Anglo‑Norman transmission it produced Old French Guenièvre and Middle English forms like Guen(e)vere and Geynour. It stands behind the Cornish Jennifer and related Welsh Gaynor; other variants include Gwenhwyfar (Welsh), Guinevere/Guenevere/Gwenevere, and the literary Italian Ginevra.
Best known as the name of King Arthur’s queen, Guinevere anchors the Matter of Britain, especially in Chrétien de Troyes’ romances and Malory’s Le Morte Darthur, where her love for Lancelot shapes the legend. Though seldom used in medieval England, it was revived by Victorian medievalism and has periodically resurfaced in modern naming. Contemporary bearers favor nicknames like Gwen, Guin, Neve, or Vera. The name evokes chivalric elegance, complex loyalty, and luminous beauty.
| Guinevere Turner Guinevere Turner is best known for her role as an actor and screenwriter in the United States. She co-wrote the screenplay for the film 'American Psycho' and appeared in 'Go Fish'. Her work often explores themes of LGBTQ+ identity and culture. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #276 | 10 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #334 | 4 | 6,973 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #425 | 5 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #643 | 277 | 8,487 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #985 | 10 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,117 | 25 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Guinevere is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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