The nameGuénolé
Guénolé is a Breton boy's name, borne by the founder of the abbey of Landévennec. It was given mostly in the late 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Guénolé comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, happy".
Origin
Breton. Saint Winwaloe, Guénolé in French, is also venerated in Cornwall.
History
The name benefited from the return of Breton names and peaked in the late 1970s.
Popularity of the name Guénolé
Guénolé in France
5015thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1988peak year (30 births)
935babies named Guénolé in France since 1900
Guénolé was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 210 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Guénolé. Half of all babies named Guénolé in France were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Guénolé mean?
Guénolé comes from the Breton gwenn, "white, happy".
What is the origin of the name Guénolé?
Breton. Saint Winwaloe, Guénolé in French, is also venerated in Cornwall.
Is Guénolé a girl's or a boy's name?
Guénolé is a boy's name.