Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from Welsh or Proto-Celtic."
Guinevere, also often written in Modern English as Guenevere or Guenever, was, according to Arthurian legend, an early-medieval queen of Great Britain and the wife of King Arthur. First mentioned in literature in the early 12th century, nearly 700 years after the purported times of Arthur, Guinevere has since been portrayed as everything from a fatally flawed, villainous, and opportunistic traitor to a noble and virtuous lady. The variably told motif of abduction of Guinevere, or of her being rescued from some other peril, features recurrently and prominently in many versions of the legend.
Guinevere, also often written in Modern English as Guenevere or Guenever, was, according to Arthurian legend, an early-medieval queen of Great Britain and the wife of King Arthur. First mentioned in literature in the early 12th century, nearly 700 years after the purported times of Arthur, Guinevere has since been portrayed as everything from a fatally flawed, villainous, and opportunistic traitor to a noble and virtuous lady. The variably told motif of abduction of Guinevere, or of her being rescued from some other peril, features recurrently and prominently in many versions of the legend.…
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
Based on 4,294 US Social Security records
Root element "Guinevere" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Welsh or Proto-Celtic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~4,294 people named Guinevere in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 299 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Guinevere is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 7.
Guinevere is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 4,294 people in the United States are named Guinevere. The name peaked in 2022 with 299 recorded uses.
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