Guinevere: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The legendary queen of Camelot, meaning white enchantress or fair one.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #154
- Peak
- #154 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Guinevere Means
Guinevere is a girl name of Welsh origin. The legendary queen of Camelot, meaning white enchantress or fair one.
How Popular Guinevere Is
Guinevere currently ranks #154 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #154 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Guinevere
- Queen Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur in Arthurian legend.
- Jennifer is actually derived from Guinevere through Cornish.
- The name's romantic Arthurian connections are irresistible.
Names Like Guinevere
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Guinevere
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Guinevere.
Questions About Guinevere
What does Guinevere mean?
Guinevere is a girl name of Welsh origin. The legendary queen of Camelot, meaning white enchantress or fair one.
How popular is Guinevere?
Guinevere currently ranks #154 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #154 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Guinevere come from?
Guinevere comes from Welsh roots. Queen Guinevere was the wife of King Arthur in Arthurian legend.
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