Gareth
Possibly from Welsh gwrhyd "valour" or gwair "hay", though the origin is uncertain.
Meaning and origin
Gareth appears in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian tales, Le Morte d'Arthur, as a knight of the Round Table and brother of Gawain.
How to pronounce Gareth
| English (US) | GAR-eth /ˈɡæɹəθ/ |
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