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Gareth
GAR-uhth
Gareth (name) means a male given name of Welsh origin, borne by a knight in Arthurian legend. Example: “Gareth was one of the most popular boys' names in Wales during the 1980s.”
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A male given name of Welsh origin, borne by a knight in Arthurian legend.
"Gareth was one of the most popular boys' names in Wales during the 1980s."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Gareths
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Etymology
From Old Welsh, possibly related to gwâr, "gentle."
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What does “Gareth” mean?
The word “Gareth” means a male given name of Welsh origin, borne by a knight in Arthurian legend.
How do you pronounce “Gareth”?
“Gareth” is pronounced GAR-uhth (/ˈɡæɹ.əθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gareth” in a sentence?
Here is “Gareth” used in a sentence: “Gareth was one of the most popular boys' names in Wales during the 1980s.”
What part of speech is “Gareth”?
“Gareth” is a name.
Where does the word “Gareth” come from?
The word “Gareth” comes from Welsh. From Old Welsh, possibly related to gwâr, "gentle.".
Is “Gareth” a common word?
“Gareth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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