The nameGuénaëlle

Guénaëlle is a form of Gwenaëlle, a Breton girl's name mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.

Meaning

Like Gwenaëlle, it comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed", and hael, "generous".

Origin

Breton.

History

First found in 1945, Guénaëlle peaked around 1970. It is no longer given.

Popularity of the name Guénaëlle

Guénaëlle in France

1970peak year (85 births)
1,715babies named Guénaëlle in France since 1900
04385 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Guénaëlle was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 695 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Guénaëlle. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Guénaëlle in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Guénaëlle in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Guénaëlle mean?

Like Gwenaëlle, it comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, blessed", and hael, "generous".

What is the origin of the name Guénaëlle?

Breton.

Is Guénaëlle a girl's or a boy's name?

Guénaëlle is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Guénaëlle?

Variants and related names of Guénaëlle include Gwenaëlle.