Gwenn name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Breton, Celtic and Old Welsh
Usage: Breton
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gwenn g-wenn
Meaning: White and Happy
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What does Gwenn mean?

Of Breton, Celtic and Old Welsh origin, Offbeat Gwenn bestowed upon baby girls, Gwenn means "White or Happy" is mostly used in Breton. Gwenn is variant of Guinevere. Guinevere is equivalent of Gwenhwyfar in Old French language.

Queer Guinevere is originated from Old Welsh, Guinevere means "Fair One, White and Smooth and The Elements Gwen Meaning White Fair Blessed Holy". Gwenn is a variant spelling of Gwen. Gwen is diminutive of Gwendolin.

Also Gwen is short version of Gwendolen. Gwen is also a shortened form of Gwyneth. Rare Gwen came from Welsh, Old Welsh and Celtic is used particulary in English, meaning of Gwen is "Fair and Form of Gwendolyn".

It is celebrated on October 18th.

How do I pronounce Gwenn?

Two syllabled Gwenn is most commonly pronounced as g-wenn. gwe-nn is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Gwenn

Guinevere, Gwenhwyfar, Gaenor, Jenifer, Gwennie, Jeneefer

Middle Names for Gwenn

Lica, Joia, Jocelyne, Chie, view more middle names that goes with Gwenn

How popular is the name Gwenn?

Gwenn is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1918 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1955, it ranked 1253rd when 65 girl were named Gwenn.

Over 1491 people have been named Gwenn in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1958 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1978, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 633 on boy names chart when 51 babies were named Gwenn.

There are over 1772 babies that have been given the name Gwenn in France.

Gwenn is a rare baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 2006.

Also, Gwenn is a familiar name in Philippines. At least, 3000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2017126307
20161004010
2015163685
2014145076
2013131147
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Facts

Gwenn in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands14529531
Denmark14040

Numerological aspects of Gwenn

Your life dream is to become a role model and inspire people. You have high ideals. You desire to change constantly and you get easily bored. Relationships make you feel trapped. You don't believe in rules and restrictions. You make your own rules. You like to help but when you are the one needing help, you rely on yourself first. You are a dreamer but not like the ones you know who don't do anything but daydream.

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  •  Camera - Uncustomary Camera is used chiefly in English aimed at girls and originated from Celtic, Camera means "Clan, Crooked Nose and Crooked Stream". Camera is derivation of Cameron.
  •  Connan - The odd boy name Connan is used mainly in Scottish and Irish has its origin in Celtic and Welsh, Connan means "High"

Sibling Names for Gwenn

If you're searching for a distinctive and unique name for your little one, "Gwenn" could be an excellent choice. As the name suggests, it means "blessed ring" or "white circle," making it reasonable for a baby girl. Here are some exceptional sibling names that complement Gwenn perfectly.

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Famous people named Gwenn

  • Gwennie Tam in Shadow Mask as Actress
  • Gwenn Mitchell in Shaft as Actress
  • Gwenn Summers in Club Sin as Actress

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