Guinevere

This is literally one of the most prettiest names I've ever heard or seen. When I hear this name, I think of an adorable little girl that goes by Gwen or Gwenny. The most adorable name ever.

My daughter's name is Guinevere, and she gets compliments a lot. I personally think it is a beautiful name, but opinion is opinion.

It's a very beautiful name, but I can't help but picture a cheater whenever I hear it. Of course, I probably wouldn't think of this association in real life, but I would never name my daughter this. I just don't like Guinevere, that's all.

I think of guinea pigs when I see this name.

Beautiful name, unique without being too weird. I also like Genevieve, as an alternative.

This is such a gorgeous, dignified, adventurous and mysterious name, the history is so rich and it's enchanting and vibrant sounding.

Gorgeous name! Guinevere looks beautiful and makes me think of an elegant fair princess/ queen. Sounds classy, strong, feminine, whimsical and unique. Personally I am planning on naming my daughter Guinevere. Lots of nicknames to choose from like Gwen, Gwennie, Neve, Vera. My husband and 6 year old son both are picky with the names, but they do like Gwen, so for us it is a definite winner.

Guinevere is a beautiful, elegant, and regal name. Like it should be the name of a Queen. Queen Guinevere sounds really nice. It has the icy, mystical feel to it, while being hot, spicy, and interesting. It’s pretentious, but in a really good way.

This is my 1 year old daughter's middle name. She gets so many compliments on it. The nicknames are endless too. One of my favorites is "Gummy Bear" which is what one of the littles she hangs out with calls her.

This name is gorgeous! There are so many nicknames like Guinnie and Vera. Personally, I wouldn’t go with a crazy middle name to go along with it, maybe something simple like Guinevere Rose.

Very pretty, but I wouldn't use it personally.

Absolutely gorgeous name. So regal and strong. :)

My name is Guinevere, and when I read some of the comments it really hurt my feelings. I spell it GWYNNEVERE though. If you are a mom out there, I recommend this name for your child. It sounds and looks beautiful, and yes there are multiple nick names including GWYNN or GWEN. I am so glad I have this name. Once again, definitely recommend this name.

I don't care for this name.

This might be a little too much for a first name (someone could use a nickname though), but it's great as a middle name!

Pretty, regal-sounding name. It kinda reminds me of guinea pigs, but that's not necessarily a bad association. I don't think the Arthurian association will be a problem because hardly anyone knows the legends.

My name is Guinevere and when I read some of the comments it seriously hurt my feelings. But if you are a mum out there and you need a name for your daughter I would 100% recommend this, it is quite unusual but I've had some wonderful comments about it over the years. Lots of nicknames as well, I like being called Guin. The meaning behind this name is beautiful as well, white wave just sounds so majestic. Don't worry about the whole king Arthur thing because I've never had any comments on it because nobody really knows what king Arthur is anymore.

Still a good name for a girl with a fair-complexion. The classic name for a Jennifer.

I still can't pronounce the name, its very hard to pronounce. And I don't know what it means?

This name sounds so masculine! I would use it for a boy, not a girl.

This definitely has the 'wow' factor. Beautiful, rare, legendary, historical, queenly, elegant. I love this name!

My name is Guinevere, and I personally LOVE my name. I get lots of compliments, and lots of people love how unique it is. I have recently been questioning it. I feel like it might sound too heavy, yet at the same time it flows and is very elegant. I was thinking I like Genevieve more, but I love my name at the same time! I'm really struggling right now because I have always loved my name. I find it hard to say, as it doesn't come out naturally.

I really like Guinevere now, plus she can be Gina or Eve if she doesn't like Guinevere. It is nearly my favorite feminine name and I would definitely name my daughter Guinevere, probably Guinevere Alice or Guinevere Marie are my favorite combinations.

It's pretty, but I'd imagine it hard to pull off. Good name for a character in a story, though.

This is my name and it is unique and I do love it. It isn't easy to pronounce though, if someone isn't familiar with it.

This is among my favorite names right now, and it's a nickname goldmine: Gwen, Gwyn, Vera, etc. It's a queenly name that actually commands attention rather than just looking frilly. I like the combination Guinevere Elise.

Very beautiful, but I like Genevieve and Ginevra better. Still, Guinevere is a lovely name with multiple cute nicknames and an interesting history behind it.

I actually named my youngest Guinevere. It fits her well; incredibly intelligent, strong, & stubborn as heck. My oldest is Rose & I think the names compliment each other. I receive compliments quite regularly on both of their names.

Too 'princessy'.

This is such a strong, unique, beautiful name and I wonder why it's not nearly as popular as it should be.

Guinevere is a beautiful name. It sounds very regal and classy.

My six year old grand daughter is named Gweneviere, started calling her Winnie for short but Gwen & Gwennie took over. I love this name it is just perfect for her too.

I like it better than Gwendolen, and I like the nickname Vera.

The name Guinevere was given to exactly 100 baby girls born in the US in 2012.

I really like this name, even though for some reason it always seems to be the favorite name of name nerds. I probably like Gwenevere better though.

I thought it was a man's name! Reminds me of a penguin.

Guinevere is a lovely name. I would definitely use this for a future daughter, and I don't think the association with Arthur's Queen is "that" bad.

I really like this name, which sounds very elegant. It's rare and lovely for me.

It's a beautiful name, but it's rather pretentious and a bit heavy to the ear. I don't think the kid'll have to worry about the Queen Guinevere jokes, though. Not many kids know about the Arthurian legends.

I used to hate it, but it grew on me and I think it's absolutely GORGEOUS! (:

Frilly, and it looks oddly masculine. I don't like it.

Nevermind it's actually niiiiiice now. I couldn't figure it out before, but now I know the pronunciation it sounds pretty and very feminine. Still wouldn't name my daughter this, though.

I like the name Guinevere. It's a fun name when you say it.

I think this is a really beautiful, lovely-sounding name, which in my opinion denotes the person as being smart, sophisticated, well-educated and well-groomed. :)

My name's Guinevere. It's kind of disconcerting how many folks on here seem to disagree with it; I get almost daily compliments. And a nickname is easy--everyone calls me Jenny. My dad says it's what they call Guinevere in the movie Camelot, and it makes sense given the name's recent history.

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A lot of people seem to want to call me Genevieve, though. Or Geneva. Or Jenna-vere, whatever that is. Or really anything beginning with a G sound.

This is a beautiful name. I don't really mind the allusion to the Arthurian Guinevere. Almost all of the characters in the Arthurian legends were two-sided. Lancelot was Arthur's most devoted knight but also slept with his wife, Merlin was Arthur's advisor and friend but could be cruel to others, and Arthur himself was a great king but had an illegitimate son he ignored, and he could be ruthless. The fact that Guinevere cheated on Arthur because she fell in love with someone else doesn't put me off the name any more than the fact that Queen Elizabeth I encouraged piracy and ruthlessly killed her opposers puts me off the name Elizabeth.

I like this name, though I prefer the Italian form Ginevra. Despite the King Arthur character, I think it sounds more believable on a real person than, say, Lancelot or Merlin.

Pretty, but somehow I don't like this name. It's really hard to come up for a nickname, and a bit ugly.

Beautiful name even though the best known namesake is both a betrayer and a tragic figure in the story of King Arthur. Guinevere is a very nice and refined feminine name that embodies feminine beauty.

My name is Genevieve, and I occasionally get mistaken as Guinevere. I think it's a really good name though, and I wouldn't mind if it was actually my name.

I am actually not that fond of this version of the name, as this was roughly translated from Old Welsh a couple of Ages ago. The original "Gwenhwyfar" is much more likable, beautiful, meaningful, symbolic, and a really nice name. Spelt in this "ne" way it is disgusting and heavy.

As far as Arthurian names go, I prefer Nimue.

I would be seriously embarrassed introducing myself as Guinevere just as I would Nevaeh or Tan'niquee'shazna.

Guinevere is a lovely name, and I adore the nickname Vera.

I think I'd rather use a real ""lady name"" like Ophelia or Juliet despite them being ultra tragic figures. Guinevere was tragic naturally but the glaring betrayal/adultery issue I find hard to ignore.

I love this name-- it's beautiful, strong, and flows nicely. A good nickname would be Gwyn or maybe even Gwen.

This name is more unique than Jennifer, and the meaning sounds really beautiful.

Over the top on the saucy-meter.

Feels weighty and melancholy but I'd expect a Guinevere to be a real lightweight or a ditz. I don't know why.

The only names I could pair it with without it coming off like a Name Nerds try hard special would be Jane or Susan. Guinevere is a touch too much.

Pretty in theory but the namesake was a royal tart. Makes Scarlett O'Hara feel tame by comparison - she had more integrity and will power.

I am currently blessed with a little girl named Juliette. I think literary names are wonderful ideas.

Guinevere looks and sounds beautiful, and it's interesting too that it's an old form of Jennifer. I like the nickname Gwen too.

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But I couldn't name a daughter Guinevere myself, because it would bother me that Queen Guinevere is basically known for cheating on her husband. She seems like a rather weak-willed, 'trophy wife' character. I wish she was cooler!

Yes, Guinevere is most commonly known for cheating on her husband. But in most versions of the story I've seen, including the play Camelot with Julie Andrews as Guinevere (back when she could still sing really really high), Guinevere tries not to fall in love with Lancelot. In the play, she tells him to leave and sends him on a quest so she won't be tempted to betray Arthur! It was right as they were saying good-bye that Mordred, who I mentioned before, ratted them out. So in the play, at least, Guinevere tries to be good to Arthur.

I absolutely LOVE this name. It sounds beautiful, mature, and sophisticated. I only hope it doesn't become too common, as that would trivialize it big time. I'm not crazy about the potential nickname Gwyn, however, as it reminds me of Gwyneth Paltrow, and I dislike her. That's why I'd rather use it as a middle name.

I really like the name Guinevere. But the way I see Queen Guinevere, I don't think she was a very nice person. Just my opinion. Still a good name, though.

Beautiful, though it may be hard for some girls to pull off. Luckily, Guinevere has many nicknames that can be used if the name doesn't suit a child.

Would not it be wonderful to name your daughters Guinivere and Juliet? Such fanastic literary allusions, and very lovely names. Guenivere and Juliette are nice alternate spellings.

Guinevere is one of my absolute favorite names. It's beautiful, strong, whimsical and unique. Its literary connotations are superb, and it's very, very rare.

My personal favorite name. Strong and feminine, and named for the fair Lady Guinevere of King Arthur.