Gwyneth
Meaning of Gwyneth
Gwyneth is a beautiful and feminine name for baby girls. It has origins in both American English and British English, with the same pronunciation in both dialects: GWIN-eth (/ˈɡwɪn.əθ/). This name also has a variation, Gwenyth, which adds another option for parents looking for a similar but slightly different spelling. The popularity of the name Gwyneth has fluctuated over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has maintained a consistent ranking around 1400 to 1500 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that Gwyneth was more popular in previous decades, reaching its peak in the 1950s when it ranked as high as 160th most popular name for baby girls. Despite its variations in popularity over time, Gwyneth remains a timeless and elegant choice for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GWIN-eth (/ˈɡwɪn.əθ/)
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Notable People Named Gwyneth
| Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an accomplished American actress and businesswoman, known for her Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Primetime Emmy Award wins. |
| Gwyneth Van Anden Walker is an American music educator and composer. |
| Gwyneth Lewis, a Welsh poet also known as Gwyneth Denver Davies, is the inaugural National Poet of Wales and wrote the text displayed over the Wales Millennium Centre. |
| Gwyneth Powell was an English actress best known for her role as headmistress Bridget McClusky in the BBC television series Grange Hill. |
| Gwyneth Strong is an English actress known for her roles in Only Fools and Horses and EastEnders, as well as appearances in other TV shows such as Shadows, Angels, and Silent Witness. |
| Gwyneth Rees is a British author known for her award-winning children's books, including The Mum Hunt and My Mum's from Planet Pluto, as well as the popular Fairy Dust series and Mermaid Magic trilogy. |
| Gwyneth Williams, a former controller of BBC Radio 4, hails from South Africa and is an alumna of St Hugh's College, Oxford. |
| Gwyneth Glyn is a Welsh language poet and musician known for her contributions to Welsh culture and arts. |
| Gwyneth Anjuli Keyworth is a Welsh actress known for her early involvement in local Welsh language youth theatre and her subsequent appearances with the National Youth Theatre. |
| Gwyneth George was a renowned British cellist and educator. |
