Gaenor

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Gaenor

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Gaenor is a medieval pronunciation of the name Guinevere. Guinevere is the French form of Gwenhwyvar, a Welsh name. Originally it meant “White Wave,” “White Lady,” or “Fair Smooth,” from “gwen” (white) and “hwyvar” (smooth).

History:
Although somewhat common in the Middle Ages, and though it left behind a few surnames, Gaenor is rare today.
Please see Guinevere for more information.

Pronunciation: gay-nor.

Alternates: Ganor, Ganore, Gaynor, Gaynore, Guener, Gueanor, Gwenore, Wannour, Wannore.
Scottish: Guanor, Vanora, Wander.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Gaenor

Popularity of Gaenor:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A