The nameGuénaël
Guénaël is a French boy's name of Breton origin, a variant of Gwenaël. It means "white and generous".
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Guénaël comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed", and hael, "generous".
Origin
Breton.
History
The name spread in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Guénaël
Guénaël in France
1973peak year (70 births)
1,710babies named Guénaël in France since 1900
Guénaël was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 495 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Guénaël. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Guénaël in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Guénaël in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guénaël mean?
Guénaël comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed", and hael, "generous".
What is the origin of the name Guénaël?
Breton.
Is Guénaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Guénaël is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Guénaël?
Variants and related names of Guénaël include Gwenaël.