girl's name
Gwenaele
gweh-nah-EL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 530
Gwenaele is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1969, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gwenaele Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 155 |
| 1970s | 220 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Gwenaele?
In 2003, Gwenaele was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Gwenaele Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gwenaële | Gwenaële is a rare spelling of Gwenaele, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 60 times, mostly in France. | 60 |
| Gwénaële | Gwénaële is a rare spelling of Gwenaele, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gwenaele
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwenaele Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwenaele over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwenaele
- French gweh-nah-EL
Sibling Names for Gwenaele
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwenaele — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwenaele
Is Gwenaele a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwenaele is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwenaele?
Gwenaele has 3 syllables.
When was Gwenaele most popular?
Gwenaele peaked in 1969, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.