Gaynor

Gaynor is a medieval English form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of the Old Welsh elements gwen, meaning fair or white or blessed, and hwyfar, meaning smooth or soft. The name became widely known through Arthurian legend as the Welsh form of Guinevere, the queen consort of King Arthur. It enjoyed particular popularity in Wales and the broader British Isles throughout the Middle Ages and saw renewed use in the twentieth century. Related forms include Guinevere, Jennifer, and Gwenhwyfar.