White shadow, white wave, or fair phantom
Derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, it combines 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'hwyfar' (smooth, phantom, or shadow). In Arthurian legend, she is the beautiful but tragic Queen of Camelot. The name represents both ethereal beauty and a complex literary legacy.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Guenevere in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Queen consort of King Arthur in Arthurian legend · Le Morte d'Arthur
The lead female character in the musical Camelot · Camelot
The female protagonist in the novel and TV series 'You' · You
