Guthrey as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Guthrey

What is the meaning of the name Guthrey ?

The baby name Guthrey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GUTH-ree /ˈɡʌθri/,GUTH-ray /ˈɡʌθreɪ/ (less common).

Guthrey is Scottish in Origin.

Guthrey is a rare given name derived from the Scottish surname Guthrie, itself taken from a place in Angus. The toponym is widely thought to come from Scottish Gaelic gaothair, “windy place” or “wind-swept upland,” though some scholars note possible Norse influence through medieval forms. As a surname it is tied to Clan Guthrie and Guthrie Castle, with records appearing from the 13th–15th centuries.

Adopted as a first name in the late 19th and 20th centuries in the English-speaking world, Guthrey follows the surname-as-given-name trend and remains very uncommon. The spelling Guthrey is a modern variant of Guthrie; other forms include Guthry and Gutherie, with short forms like Guth occasionally used. The name’s meaning evokes brisk air and open landscapes, giving it a rugged, outdoorsy feel while preserving Scottish heritage associations made familiar by figures such as the American folk musician Woody Guthrie.

⚙ Guthrey doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That's typically a sign of a rare name, a regional or traditional one, or a modern coinage. Either way, it's a name very few children share.