Gwyn (name)

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Gwyn
GenderMale
Origin
Word/namefrom Welsh Gwyn , is a male name and pronounced Gwin ("white, bright, fair, pure, blessed, holy")
Meaning"white, holy"
Region of origin Wales

Gwynn, Gwynne, Guinn or Gwyn, are given names meaning "white" or/and "blessed" in Welsh and Cornish.

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Gwyn and its variants are male given names, indicated by the spelling using 'y' rather than 'e'. [1] 'Gwen' or 'Gwendolen' are female equivalents. 'Gwyneth' can cause confusion, as this is a female name with apparently male spelling, however, this name has a different etymological origin [ibid].

Notable people with the name include:

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References

  1. "Welsh Names-intro".