Gwenevieve
Gwenevieve is a girl baby name. Ranked #14,491 in the US, popular nicknames include Gwe, Gwy, and Gweie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Gwenevieve first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 36 babies have been named Gwenevieve in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwenevieve is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #14,491 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,491
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Gwenevieve
Gwenevieve is a girl name .
Gwenevieve is currently ranked #14,491 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwenevieve include Gwe, Gwy, Gweie, and Gwenie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gwenevieve include Gwendolyn, Gwen, Gwenyth, Gwenivere, Gwenevere . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis