Guinevere
Meaning
"white phantom, fair spirit"
Origin: Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #947
- Total SSA Count
- 277
- Syllables
- 4
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Guin, Ginny, Evie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"white phantom, fair spirit"
Origin: Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar)
"little rose"
Origin: Latin
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Guinevere is more popular, ranked #947 vs #956 for Rosalee.
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Guinevere is more popular, ranked #947 compared to Rosalee at #956 in the United States.
Guinevere means "white phantom, fair spirit" (Old Welsh (Gwenhwyfar) origin). Rosalee means "little rose" (Latin origin).
Guinevere is primarily a girl name. Rosalee is primarily a girl name.