Gwenhwyfar

Gwenhwyfar is a Welsh girl's name that can roughly be translated as 'the white fairy', 'the white spirit', or 'the bright phantom' in German. In the Arthurian saga, Gwenhwyfar is depicted as the beautiful wife of King Arthur.

What does the name Gwenhwyfar mean?

The name Gwenhwyfar originates from Welsh and translates to 'the white fairy', 'the white spirit', or 'the bright phantom'. In the Arthurian saga, Gwenhwyfar is regarded as the attractive wife of King Arthur and is said to have had a relationship with the knight Lancelot. The name has its roots in Old Welsh and Celtic and consists of two elements. The first part, gwyn or gwen, stands for 'beautiful', 'white', 'blonde', 'bright', 'light', 'holy', or 'blessed'. The second component, hwyfar (sēbros), means 'smooth' and 'soft', but can also be interpreted as 'phantom', 'spirit', or 'fairy'. Other variants of the name include Gwenhyfar, Gwenifer, Gwenevere, Guinevere, and Guenevere. Derived forms include Jennifer, Jenifer, Jenifa, Jenifre, Jeniffer, Jennyfer, Jenniver, Jennipher, Jennifa, Jenniffer, and Jennefer.

How do you pronounce Gwenhwyfar?

Gwen-hwi-far

When is the name day of Gwenhwyfar?

The name day for Gwenhwyfar is celebrated on May 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Gwenhwyfar is a rather rare name. In 2010, it reached the 2,348th place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Gwenhwyfar was given in Germany fewer than ten times, resulting in a rank of 9,410. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Gwenhwyfar can be found in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Gwen / Gwenny / Gweny / Jenny

Famous people

• Gwenhwyfar (Queen of Britain, wife of King Arthur (Arthurian saga)