Name meaning
Gethin
means “dark, swarthy”
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Welsh
- Spellings
- Gethin · Geth
- Say it
- GETH-in
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Gethin comes from the Welsh cethin, dark or swarthy, originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or skin. The rugby player Gethin Jenkins carried it.
Roots
From Welsh cethin (dark).
Where it is used
Geth is a short form.
Gethin name FAQ
What does the name Gethin mean?
Gethin means “dark, swarthy”. From Welsh cethin (dark).
Where does the name Gethin come from?
Gethin is of Welsh origin. Today it is used in Welsh families.
How do you pronounce Gethin?
Gethin is usually pronounced GETH-in.
Is Gethin a boy's or a girl's name?
Gethin is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Gethin?
Related spellings and forms include Geth.
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Sources
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