View Message

Gwen or Guinevere?
Which do you prefer and why? Any middle name ideas?Thank you kindly.
Archived Thread - replies disabled
vote up1

Replies

I have this thing against nickname like first names (like Jake on guys)... althought if just 'Gwen' was wanted, I'd stick it in the middle name slot happily (like maybe Phoebe Gwen?)Combo's/Middle name suggestions
Guinevere Bridget
Guinevere Lorraine
Guinevere Kate
Guinevere Lily
Guinevere Simone
Guinevere Serena I really have no idea, its kind of hard to pair up, do you like any of my suggestions?

This message was edited 10/17/2010, 11:47 PM

vote up1
I MUCH prefer Guinevere, it's pretty and Gwen is kinda ugly. I'd name a Guinevere the nickname of Winnie. If I had to use Gwen, I'd choose Gwendolen or maybe Gwyneth (GP). But a Gwendolen of mine would become a Winnie too.
vote up1
`Gwen.I've been trying forever to talk my husband into the name. It's short, simple, slightly unexpected yet recognizable. Plus I'm tired of these long names being used just to get the nickname. Like the nickname? Use it.Gwen Elinor
Gwen Elise
Gwen Eve
Gwen Isadora
Gwen Miriam
vote up1
I definitely prefer Guinevere. I think Gwen is really boring.
vote up1
Mmm, probably Guinevere, just because it's a prettier name to me. In real life I'd probably go with Gwen though because it's so much more usable.
vote up1
Guinevere, because it's Arthurian! And Guin is a cute nn.
I also like Gwendolen, Gwenaelle, Gwyneira, Gwyneth, and Gwenllian.
vote up1
I prefer Gwen for its simplicity. Guinevere is pretty but just too much.I'm no good at combos, sorry.
vote up1
I really like Gwen, but feel it's too unsubstantial as a full name. Guinevere is absolutely gorgeous. It reminds me of Aruthian legends, I adore the connotations it brings.Guinevere is very formal and grand, and Gwen is spunky and modern - have the best of both worlds and use Gwen as a nn:) Gwendolen and Gwyneth are other names I find pretty, and would work as a full name for Gwen.
vote up1
Gwen..Guinevere is pretty tied to the Arthurian legend, in my mind.
Do you like Gwendolyn?
Gwen Elisabeth
Gwen RhiannonGwendolyn Carys
Gwendolyn Adelle
vote up1
if only...thats when you come across someone who has a sibset: Guinevere, Arthur and Morgan (or possibly Morgana).
vote up1
I'm not fond of Gwendolyn, no.
vote up1
I prefer Guinevere. Just because I don't find the single syllable Gwen very attractive on its own. Also, I believe that it should stay a nickname for Guinevere or Gwendolyn and not used on its own.
vote up1
It is a name in its own right.It's always been used on its own - only recently has it been dubbed a nickname.
vote up1
Guinevere, by a mile. I love it. Gwen is too nicknamey, plus it seems bratty to me. Possibly because of the only one I've ever known.My combos with it are:
Claire Guinevere
Ebba Guinevere
Eloise GuinevereOkay, I need to make some with it as a fn.ETA:
Guinevere Angela
Guinevere Brighid
Guinevere Cate
Guinevere Grace
Guinevere Ivy
Guinevere Kinborough - ooh!
Guinevere Mai (prn. MY, means May in Welsh)
Guinevere Maren
Guinevere Marga
Guinevere Maudelin
Guinevere Meade
Guinevere Moirrey
Guinevere Murron - I like it with M.
Guinevere Nell - awww
Guinevere Nonie - AWWWW
Guinevere Rowena
Guinevere SorchaMan, some good stuff!

This message was edited 10/16/2010, 5:56 AM

vote up1
NonieI love Nonie. Maybe because of the only Nonie I know: 95 years old, looks (and acts) like she's 60, still drives and gardens and embroiders and cooks amazing food. :-DYeah, Nonie is awesome. Guinevere Nonie is awesomer.
vote up1
Guinevere, because I hate Gwen (and I prefer Winnie as a nn for Guinevere).Guinevere Rose
Guinevere Lily
Guinevere Iris
Guinevere Kate
Guinevere Catherine
Guinevere Hope
Guinevere Willow
Guinevere Frances
Guinevere Laurel
vote up1
I prefer Guinevere. I like Gwen too but I think Guinevere is such a beautiful and interesting name that I would choose it. Middle names for both:Gwen Alexandra
Gwen Matilda
Gwen Susannah
Gwen Sophia
Gwen JulianaGuinevere Jane
Guinevere Martha
Guinevere Helen
Guinevere Lilith
vote up1