Guinevere
Welsh
"white shadow, white wave"Guinevere Origin and Meaning
The name Guinevere is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Guinevere was the name of the beautiful but ill-fated queen of Camelot, for so many years eclipsed by its modern Cornish form Jennifer. Today, Guinevere could be a cool possibility for adventurous parents intrigued by this richly evocative and romantic choice.
Guinevere shares the attractive short form Gwyn with Gwyneth. Other cousin ideas: Gwendolen, Genevieve, Jenna, or Gwen.
Guinevere shares the attractive short form Gwyn with Gwyneth. Other cousin ideas: Gwendolen, Genevieve, Jenna, or Gwen.
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Famous People Named Guinevere
- Guinevere Van SeenusAmerican model
- Guinevere Jane TurnerAmerican actress and screenwriter
- Guinevere Alice MeiIng Kauffmann, American astrophysicist
- Guinevere Bella Liddell (b. 2012)daughter of mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell
Guinevere in Pop Culture
- Guineverequeen consort of the legendary King Arthur and lover of Sir Lancelot
- Guinevere Pettigrewcharacter in novel/movie "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"
- "Guinevere Jones" TV series and its main character
- Guinevere aka Connie Fitzpatrickcharacter in 1999 film "Guinevere"
- "Guinnevere" (1969)song by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- "Guinevere" (2008), song by Eli Young Band
- Guinevere Beckcharacter in television series "You"