Gareth Name Meaning
The name Gareth comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gareth below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gareth Name Meaning
Welsh, English (British), Arthurian RomanceMeaning unknown. It first appears in this form in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation of Arthurian legends 'Le Morte d'Arthur', in which Gareth was a Knight of the...
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