Originally this was probably a Latinized form of
GWYNEDD or
GWYNETH. It also coincides with the name of the city in Italy, called
Venice in English. This name was borne by the celebrated beauty Venetia Stanley (1600-1633). Benjamin Disraeli used it in his novel entitled 'Venetia' (1837).
| GWYNEDD female & male WelshFrom the name of a region in Wales, named after an ancient kingdom, which may be derived from the old Welsh given name Cunedda. |
| 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 WelshFrom the name of a region in Wales, named after an ancient kingdom, which may be derived from the old Welsh given name Cunedda. |