Gwyn (name)
Gwynn, Gwynne, Guinn or Gwyn, are given names meaning "white" or/and "blessed" in Welsh and Cornish.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | from Welsh Gwyn, is a male name and pronounced Gwin ("white, bright, fair, pure, blessed, holy") |
| Meaning | "white, holy" |
| Region of origin | Wales |
Gwyn and its variants are male given names, indicated by the spelling using 'y' rather than 'e'. '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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