Gaynor - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Gaynor \

, also used as boy's name Gaynor, is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "white and smooth, soft". Medieval form of the name of Arthur's queen, Guinevere.

Gaynor has 3 variant forms: Gaenor, Gayna and Gayner.

For more information, see also the related name Jennifer.

Baby names that sound like Gaynor are Gwenore and Gwenora.

Gaynor is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#5096 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Gaynor. Compare Gaynor with its variant forms and related girl names.