Guinevere
gu(i)-neve-re,
guin(e)-vere
US Popularity:1716
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:White fairy; Fair one
Guinevere is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, derived from the traditional spelling Gwenhwyer. This beautiful name is most well-known from the 12th-century legend of King Arthur who pulled the sword from the stone. Queen of Camelot and wife to the king, Guinevere infamously betrayed King Arthur with his second-in-command Sir Lancelot, leading to the demise of the round table. As both the symbol of loyalty and betrayal, Guinevere is a girl name that avid fans of this mythological tale will be naturally drawn to for baby.
Guinevere Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Guinevere is currently #900 on The Bump
Girl:Guinevere is currently #406 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Guinevere is currently #1716 in U.S. births
Girl:Guinevere is currently #662 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1716
in 2022
+ 99
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 148
Behind the Name, Guinevere June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Guinevere July 2020
Name Doctor, Guinevere
Britannica, Guinevere November 2023
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List