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    Gwyneth

    GWIN-eth

    Welsh
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Blessed; Happy; White; Fair
    Origin
    Welsh
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Gwyneth does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Blessed; Happy; White; Fair", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gwyneth.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    2000s (0.001% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Gwyneth is happy because her God is the LORD — wisdom found, understanding gained, the blessed and fair soul whose joy has an eternal source.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Psalm 144:15

      "Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD."

    • Proverbs 3:13

      "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding."

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