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Welsh
"dawn"
An unique looking choice with a pretty meaning, Gwawr is used occasionally in Wales. Said as GWOW, rhyming with wow or cow , with a soft 'r' sound at the end, it was given to three girls in Wales in…
"white, flaxen"
While it may look like it to those unfamiliar, Gwenllian is not a blend of Gwendolyn and Lillian! It is in fact a Welsh name, borne by a medieval Welsh princess noted for her bravery and beauty.…
Diminutive form of Gwenllian, Welsh
Used almost exclusively in its native Wales, Gwenlli is a sweet but substantial short form of Gwenllian. The longform was borne by a medieval Welsh princess, known for her bravery and resistance…
Welsh or place name
"hawk of summer; heap of witness"
The son of Lancelot and Elaine in Arthurian legend, Galahad is the purest and most chivalrous of the Knights of the Round Table, and one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail. The derivation of…
"white wave, white shadow, white phantom"
Gwenhwyfar may look unusual, but take a closer look and you'll see its resemblance to the more familiar Guinevere and Jennifer. The traditional Welsh form of the legendary Arthurian Queen's name, it…
"strong lord"
A variation of Gruffudd, Gruffydd, and Griffith, this rugged and ancient Welsh name is said with the th of th en at the end. While its variation Gruffydd has appeared in the UK charts, this spin is…
Word name or diminutive of Gruffudd, English, Welsh
"rough; strong lord"
As an English word name, Gruff is rough round the outside with playful air, similar to Rowdy or Wilder, while as a Welsh nickname, it comes from the more stately Gruffudd meaning "strong lord". It…
Variation of Gawain, Popular Culture, Welsh
"may hawk"
A variation of the Arthurian Gawain, this form appears in the popular high fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. Names from this series like Arya and Daenerys have already…
Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh
"white ring, circle"
A variation of the ancient Welsh name, Gwendolen, notably used in South Africa and occasionally in the UK and the US too. This is also the form of the name that appears in Edmund Spenser's…
"white and smooth, soft"
Gaynor is an early androgynous name with a positive association, related to the Cornish megahit name Jennifer.
Variation of Gaynor, Welsh
"white and smooth"
A strong, classic, simple name that has nonetheless never been overexposed.
Old Welsh variation of Gladys
Gwyladyss is an Old Welsh variation of the New Welsh Gladys, pronounced like the more familiar form, but modern English speakers can be forgiven for not knowing that. Gladys would be a difficult…
"riverbank, shore; pure"
Glenys, like Glynis, is a Welsh name that has never caught on outside Wales.
"small glen, valley"
The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh…
Variation of Guinevere
"white shadow, white wave"
An offbeat way to get to Gwen.
Guenevere is a feminine name of Welsh origin, representing an alternative spelling of Guinevere, the legendary queen and wife of King Arthur in medieval literature. Derived from the Welsh name…
"fair and good"
The Good Witch's first cousin.
Gwendolin is a feminine name of Welsh origin, representing a variant spelling of Gwendolyn. It derives from Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolen' meaning 'ring, bow.' This…
"valley, glen"
Very popular in Wales; this could make a nice middle name in honor of a Grandpa Glenn.
"pure"
This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer,…