Guinevere

Meaning of Guinevere

Guinevere likely means "white phantom" or "white wave."

Guinevere has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Guinevere

After ranking as high as #917 in 2022, Guinevere has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Guinevere

• Gwyneth Paltrow
  Actress, businesswoman, Goop founder
• Guinevere Van Seenus
  American supermodel
• Guinevere Turner
  Actress and screenwriter
• Guinevere Kauffmann
  Astrophysicist
• Guinevere Glasfurd
  British novelist

More Welsh names

Questions about the name Guinevere

What does the name Guinevere mean?

Guinevere means guinevere likely means "white phantom" or "white wave.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Guinevere a boy's or a girl's name?

Guinevere is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Guinevere?

Guinevere did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Guinevere most popular?

Guinevere peaked at #917 in 2022.