Guthrie

Scottish

"windy place"

Guthrie Origin and Meaning

The name Guthrie is a boy's name of Irish Gaelic origin meaning "windy place".

Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in.

Guthrie's folkie quality is tied to the father and son pair of singers Woody (born Woodrow Wilson) and Arlo. Other Guthries: Guthrie McClintic, a major figure in the Broadway theatre world of the early twentieth century, and Guthrie Govan, a guitarist with Asia and other bands.

Guthrie Rank in US Top 1000

# 925 in the US

Popularity of the name Guthrie

• 1579 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Guthrie

• Miles Guthrie Tomalin Robbins son of Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins
• Tyrone Guthrie prominent Shakespearean director
• Savannah Guthrie host of the Today Show

The name Guthrie in Pop Culture

• Guthrie Oklahoma's first capital
• Guthrie from British TV show "Good and Bad at Games"
• Guthrie McFadden character from the TV show "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers".