Gwenevere

Gwenevere is an English variant of the medieval Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, composed of the elements gwen, meaning fair, white, or blessed, and hwyfar, meaning smooth or soft. The name is best known through Arthurian legend as the name of King Arthur's queen, whose story was central to the medieval romances of writers such as Chrétien de Troyes and Thomas Malory. The name entered broader English use largely through this literary tradition, spreading into numerous forms across different languages. Common related forms include Guinevere, Jennifer, and Gaynor.