| Pronunciation | /ˈɡwin/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex (originally male) |
| Language(s) | English, Welsh |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old Welsh |
| 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 |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | |
| Related names | Gwyneth, Gwen, Gwendolen |
Gwynn, Guinn and Gwyn are given names meaning 'white' or/and 'blessed' in Welsh and Cornish.
Gwyn and its variants are male given names, indicated by the spelling using "y" rather than "e".[1] Gwen or Gwendolen are female equivalents. Gwynne is a unisex Anglicised version of the name. Gwyneth can cause confusion, as this is a female name with apparently male spelling, however, this name has a different etymological origin.[2]
Notable people with the name include: