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Origin and Meaning of the Name Gareth

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Gender:

Boy

Origin:

Welsh

Meaning:

Uncertain, perhaps gentle

Pronunciation:

(GARE eth); (GAR eth)   [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Gareth

Categories:

Mythological Names, Welsh Names

Used in:

English and Welsh speaking countries

Additional info:

A Welsh name that most likely comes from the word gwaredd, meaning gentle. In legend he was the nephew of King Arthur and a knight of the Round Table.

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