# What Does the Name Gwyneth Mean?

Gwyneth is a girl name of Welsh origin. It means “blessed”.

**Origin:** Welsh

  **Gender:** girl

  **Pronunciation:** GWIN-ith

The name Gwyneth comes from Welsh roots, where it carries the meaning “blessed”. It is pronounced GWIN-ith.

Is Gwyneth a boy or girl name? Gwyneth is traditionally used as a girl name.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Gwyneth?

Gwyneth means “blessed”. It is a name of Welsh origin.

### What origin is the name Gwyneth?

Gwyneth is of Welsh origin.

### Is Gwyneth a boy or girl name?

Gwyneth is traditionally a girl name.