Gytha

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Gytha

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Gytha comes from a Danish name meaning “Warlike” from “guthr” (war).

History:
Gytha, or Githa, was brought to England in the 11th century by Norse invaders. It did survive the Middle Ages.

Gytha was briefly revived in the Victorian Age, when there was a penchant for reviving medieval names.

Pronunciation: guyth-ah.

Alternates: Githa.

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

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