Given name

Gwenhwyvar

Gwenhwyvar is used as a given name.

Meaning & origin

Where it comes from

Gwenhwyvar is a variant of Guinevere. Guinevere has been associated with Old French and Welsh naming traditions.

Explained through its name family

The story

Gwenhwyvar is a variant of Guinevere. The history of Guinevere gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Guinevere is associated with King Arthur's queen. Guinevere’s literary history includes the stories of King Arthur and his knights.

Explained through its name family

Gwenhwyvar’s family of names

Gwenhwyvar has a related form in Guinevere. In English usage, Gwenhwyvar has a related form in Gwenhwyfar. In English usage, Gwenhwyvar has a related form in Gwenhyvar.

Walk Gwenhwyvar’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 3

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

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Gwenifer

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Gwennor

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Gwenora

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Gwennie

“one who is fair; of the white ring”

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Gwenore

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Sibling ideas

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