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Gwenifer?

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Tirnanogg · 13/01/2024 10:23

I'm looking for a proper unicorn of a name. I would like a first and middle name, ideally allowing Gwen as a nickname, with a nod to the name Jennifer in there somewhere (both grandmothers!) AND be a legitimate, not totally made up name.

We're Welsh-speaking Welsh and Cornish, living in Wales, but I'd like it to be something the English side of the family can say.

I came across Gwenifer this morning, which seems to satisfy most criteria, but is it a real name?!

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IhateMondaymornings · 15/01/2024 23:15

Gwenllian is a lovely Welsh name

fruitpastille · 15/01/2024 23:52

It's not very Welsh but what about Genevieve for a nod towards Jennifer?

thislittlebird · 16/01/2024 13:30

@Tirnanogg not sure if you ruled out Guinevere, but the Cornish version of Guinevere is Miniver (or Minver), which I think is pretty.

inappropriateraspberry · 18/01/2024 13:18

Merryn, Demelza and Morwenna are also nice Cornish names! Still got a Celtic/Welsh feel.

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