White, fair, or blessed
A variant of the Welsh name Gwyneth, it is derived from the word 'gwyn' meaning white or fair. It is also historically associated with the ancient Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd. The name suggests a sense of purity and ancient heritage.
Less common today
Gwynneth isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,676 in 2001.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
