Garth
Meaning of Garth
Garth is a traditional male name with English origins. It is pronounced as GARTH (/ɡɑːθ/) in English. The name has variations, with Gareth being one of them. Garth has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1906, although it was more popular in the early 20th century. In recent years, it has remained relatively stable in terms of popularity, ranking around the top 5000 names for baby boys. Garth is associated with qualities such as strength and protection, making it a strong and timeless choice for parents looking for a classic name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GARTH (/ɡɑːθ/)
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Notable People Named Garth
| Troyal Garth Brooks is a popular American country singer known for integrating pop and rock elements into the country genre, achieving immense success in the United States and crossing over into the mainstream pop arena. |
| Garth Hudson - Eric "Garth" Hudson is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist and the last living original member of the rock group the Band, known for his keyboard and saxophone skills. |
| Garth Montgomery Williams was a prominent American artist known for his illustrations in classic children's books such as Stuart Little, Charlotte's Web, and the Little House series. |
| Garth Richard Nix is an Australian writer known for his children's and young adult fantasy novels, including the Old Kingdom, Seventh Tower, and Keys to the Kingdom series. |
| Garth Greenwell is a versatile American writer known for his novels, poetry, and literary criticism, with notable works including "What Belongs to You" and "Cleanness." |
| Garth Stein is a renowned American author and film producer, best known for his novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, as well as for his work in documentary filmmaking, playwriting, teaching, and amateur racing. |
| Gawain Garth Fagan, CD is a Jamaican modern dance choreographer and the founder of Garth Fagan Dance. |
| Garth Jennings is an English director, screenwriter, and actor known for directing films such as The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Son of Rambow, Sing, and Sing 2, and for co-founding the production company Hammer & Tongs. |
| Garth Fisher is a renowned American plastic surgeon, famous for being the first doctor on the ABC show Extreme Makeover, and for his expertise in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery. |
| Garth Rowswell is a Canadian politician representing the electoral district of Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright in the 30th Alberta Legislature, and is a member of the United Conservative Party. |
| Garth Edmundson - Garth C. Edmundson was a versatile American organist, composer, music director, and teacher. |
| Garth McGimpsey is an amateur golfer from Bangor, Northern Ireland. |
| Garth Owen-Smith was a renowned South African-Namibian environmentalist who received the Goldman Environmental Prize in 1993 for his conservation work in Namibia. |
| Garth Knox is a renowned violist and composer known for his expertise in contemporary classical and new music. |
| Garth Risk Hallberg is an American author known for his debut novel, City on Fire. |
