Guinevere

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What do you think of this name? Also would you assume the child/parent was Welsh?

I would assume the child's parent was a tit.

Sorry, but it's quite pretentious sounding.

I was going to ask if you were Welsh before I clicked on the thread . It's unusual, not really my style. I like the nn Gwen though. Might it be a bit difficult for some people to spell?

Frankly, I think it's horribly pretentious - so sorry.

Not very nice imho. I would assume you liked the King Arthur legends rather too much. Gwen is seriously bad.

If you like the Arthurian names, what about Elaine?

I actually like the nickname Gwen, and we've also been considering Gwendolen.

Couldn't give a fig about King Arthur, honestly, we're not fans of the whole Arthurian thing.

Nice language Bessie

Although beautiful sounding it's a challenging name for a child to have I would think, the sort that either forces them to get resilient earlier than they might or they learn to keep their head down. Happen to know a Merlin and know of what I speak!

Can you hear yourself calling "Guinevere" without being self-conscious in the supermarket?

Personally, I'd look at derivatives such as Jennifer, Gwen or even Genevra or Genevieve.

How about Gwenyth?
I really like this.

Or Delyth?

Are we meant to be thinking welsh?
or athurian? I think I'm confused.

Guinevere suggests trying s bit too hard, but like the 'sound' of it IYSWIM.

I quite like Guinevere - sounds feminine and elegant imo.

Don't like Gwendolen or Jennifer though.

We're neither Welsh nor King Arthur fans

It's the younger brother(!)'s name in Viz's Modern Parents, if that bothers you.

i think its cool

Guinevere is pretty

I love Guinevere! There is one in my dd's class and she is lovely.

Lots of scope for nicknames too.

Gwenhwyfar would be the Welsh for Guinevere - I don't think the name is particularly Welsh.

don't listen to the naysayers....Guinevere is AMAZING.....its definitely on my list...Gwyn is a lovely NN as is Neve...be brave, your daughter will thank you for having a name that is so beautifully different to the swathes of Amelia's, Ruby's and Ava's that will be in her year....

It reminds me of the Lottery for some reason! I have no idea why!

guineapig

nikkisbump because the lottery is run by Camelot

I prefer Gwendoline or Genevieve