Baby Name Meanings
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Spanish
"fair, white"
Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.
French
"white flower"
A widely used name in medieval Europe that's been almost completely forgotten. Blanche still reads as old lady-ish, and the frilly "-fleur" doesn't make it feel younger. But it could be a striking,…
Welsh
"white and smooth, soft"
Gaynor is an early androgynous name with a positive association, related to the Cornish megahit name Jennifer.
French surname
"white deer"
This name is usually seen as a surname, but could be used as a first in the tradition of Cooper, Sawyer etc.
"white, fair, blessed"
Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer is Olympic-medal winning…
Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer is Olympic- medal winning…
English, German, Danish, and Swedish surname and tree name
"dweller in the birch wood"
One of the rarer tree names, Birch evokes imagery of the beautiful paper-white bark tree. Although a unisex name, the most notable people named Birch are men, such as Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh…
"little bright one"
Gwenno originated as a diminutive of Gwenllian, Gwynhwyfar or Gwendolen, but it is increasingly being bestowed as a full name, with between 10 and 20 births a year in England & Wales. Musician…
Cornish form of Guinevere, Welsh
"white shadow, white wave"
Gwenora teeters on the line between unique gem and modern invention. But it's not a smoosh name fashioned from Gwen and Nora but an old Cornish form of Guinevere, like its much more famous sister…
Variation of Guinevere
An offbeat way to get to Gwen.
"white snow"
An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning, this compound name pairs Gwyn with the name Eira, meaning "snow". A relatively modern creation, it remains very rare.
Hawaiian
A Hawaiian option for a winter-born daughter. Derived from the elements hau , meaning "snow," and kea , "white."
Japanese
"generous, fair"
Commonly used in Japanese families.
Irish Gaelic
"fair lady, white lady"
The traditional Irish girl's name Bevin – an Anglicization of Bébhinn – is rarely heard outside the Emerald Isle, but could make an fresh and fashionable namesake for an Aunt Beverly.
Latin
"fair-haired"
Fresh choice, but with feminine lilt.
Czech
"white"
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
English from French
"fair, handsome"
Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.
Native American
"white stone"
Highly unusual; could be confused with the Isuzu automotive brand.
Hausa
"light, fair"
Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
"white peace"
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
