unisex name
Gwenhael
gwen-ah-EL (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 190
Gwenhael is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 39% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2007 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 1978, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gwenhael Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gwenhael?
In 2007, Gwenhael 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 Gwenhael Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gwenhaël | Gwenhaël is a rare spelling of Gwenhael, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gwenhael
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwenhael Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwenhael over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwenhael
- French gwen-ah-EL
Sibling Names for Gwenhael
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwenhael — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwenhael
Is Gwenhael a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwenhael is used for both girls and boys. About 39% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Gwenhael?
Gwenhael has 3 syllables.
When was Gwenhael most popular?
Gwenhael peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.