Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gareth mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from the United Kingdom and Nigeria, the name Gareth is of Welsh origin and means "Gentle".
- 2 people from the United Kingdom agree the name Gareth is of Welsh origin and means "Legend".
- According to a user from Spain, the name Gareth means "Gareth was a Knight of Welsh Wales during the time of King Arthur and before".
- A user from Ireland says the name Gareth is of Thai origin and means "Gift of the Universe".
Of Old Welsh origin and cognate with the Welsh name Geraint or perhaps the word gwareddawg, gwaredd (“gentleness”).
- A male given name from Welsh of Welsh origin; name of a knight in the Arthurian romance.
Cockney rhyming slang based on the name of actor Gareth Hunt.
- (Cockney rhyming slang) cunt