Welsh girl name
Gwyneth Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Gwyneth means blessed. Probably from the Welsh gwyn, meaning white, fair or blessed, and perhaps linked to Gwynedd
Gwyneth is a Welsh name often connected to the Welsh gwyn, which means white, fair or blessed, and possibly with the northern kingdom of Gwynedd. It has also been associated with the word for wheat, gwenith. The name was popular in Wales and England in the early twentieth century and became widely known through the actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The Welsh soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones also carried it. It is easy to pronounce and has a warm, graceful sound that has kept it in use.
Variants of Gwyneth
GwenithGwynnethGweneth
Well-known people named Gwyneth
Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwyneth Jones.
Gwyneth popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2009 Gwyneth ranked #893 in Ireland (3 babies) and #1,771 in the US (114 babies). The two countries rank it at a similar level.
Ireland (girls)United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gwyneth mean?
Gwyneth means "blessed". Probably from the Welsh gwyn, meaning white, fair or blessed, and perhaps linked to Gwynedd.
How do you pronounce Gwyneth?
Gwyneth is pronounced GWIN-eth.
What is the origin of Gwyneth?
Gwyneth is of Welsh origin. Probably from the Welsh gwyn, meaning white, fair or blessed, and perhaps linked to Gwynedd.