Gyneth

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Perhaps a variant of GWYNETH. Sir Walter Scott used this name for the daughter of King Arthur in his work 'The Bridal of Triermain' (1813).

GWYNETH   female   Welsh, English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of GWYNEDD or a form of Welsh gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed". It has been common in Wales since the 19th century.
GWYNEDD   female & male   Welsh
From the name of a region in Wales, named after an ancient kingdom, which may be derived from the old Welsh given name Cunedda.
OTHER FORMS
ENGLISH: Gwyneth, Venetia
WELSH: Gweneth, Gwenith, Gwenneth, Gwenyth, Gwynedd, Gwyneth