Gwynn, Gwynne, Guinn or Gwyn, are given names meaning "white" or/and "blessed" in Welsh and Cornish.

Gwyn
GenderMale
Origin
Word/namefrom Welsh Gwyn, is a male name and pronounced Gwin ("white, bright, fair, pure, blessed, holy")
Meaning"white, holy"
Region of originWales

Gwyn and its variants are male given names, indicated by the spelling using 'y' rather than 'e'.[1] 'Gwen' or 'Gwendolen' are female equivalents. 'Gwyneth' can cause confusion, as this is a female name with apparently male spelling, however, this name has a different etymological origin [ibid].

Notable people with the name include:

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  1. ^ "Welsh Names-intro".