Gaynor - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Gaynor \ga(y)-nor\ is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "white and smooth, soft". Medieval form of the name of Arthur's queen, Guinevere.

Gaynor has 3 variant forms: Gaenor, Gayna and Gayner.

For more information, see also the related name Jennifer.

Baby names that sound like Gaynor are Gwenore and Gwenora.

Gaynor is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Gaynor. Compare Gaynor with related baby names.