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GirlPronounced Welsh /ˈɡwɪn.ɛθ/; English /ˈɡwɪn.ɪθ/Welsh language family

Gwyneth

Probably a variant of Gwynedd.

Quick answer

Gwyneth is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Welsh /ˈɡwɪn.ɛθ/; English /ˈɡwɪn.ɪθ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationWelsh /ˈɡwɪn.ɛθ/; English /ˈɡwɪn.ɪθ/
Language familyWelsh

Meaning and history

Probably a variant of Gwynedd. It has been common in Wales since the 19th century, perhaps after the Welsh novelist Gwyneth Vaughan (1852-1910), whose real name was Ann Harriet Hughes. A modern famous bearer is the American actress Gwyneth Paltrow (1972-).

Notes and context

Usage: welsh, english