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Gytha

A pet form of the Old Norse Guðríðr, combining the elements for “god” and “fair, beautiful.”

Meaning and origin

Gytha is the usual English spelling of Gyða, itself a shortened, affectionate form of the longer Old Norse name Guðríðr.

How to pronounce Gytha

English (US)GITH-ə /ˈɡɪθə/

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