Guenevere, derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, is a name of historic and literary significance, most notably tied to the legend of King Arthur. It translates to "white wave" or "fair shadow," reflecting its Welsh origins. This name gained prominence through Thomas Malory's 15th-century work "Le Morte d'Arthur," which chronicled the tales of King Arthur and his knights. Guenevere is particularly associated with the love triangle involving herself, King Arthur, and Sir Lancelot, a central theme in the Arthurian legend. Throughout history, this name has been used sparingly but consistently, preserving its connection to the romantic and heroic stories of medieval times.
The name Guenevere experienced peaks in popularity during the early 1970s and again around the late 2000s to early 2010s, with notable years being 1971 (14 births) and 2019 (8 births). However, it has not been a consistently popular name throughout the period from 1969 to 2019, with some years showing only a handful of births or even none at all. The total number of births registered for this name over these decades is 170.