Garith as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Garith

What is the meaning of the name Garith ?

The baby name Garith is a boy name 2 syllables long and is pronounced GARE-ith.

Garith is Welsh in Origin.

Garith is a name of Welsh origin, meaning "gentle" or "peaceful". It is a variant of the name Gareth, which was popularized by the Arthurian legend of Sir Gareth, a knight of the Round Table. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has remained popular in Wales and England. It is also occasionally used in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Garith is a masculine name and is pronounced GARE-ith. The name is composed of two elements: "gar" meaning "gentle" or "peaceful" and "ith" which is a diminutive suffix. The name is often spelled with one "r" as Gareth, which is the more common spelling. The name has been used by several notable figures, including Welsh footballer Gareth Bale and American actor Gareth David-Lloyd.

In terms of popularity, Garith is not a common name. It is ranked outside of the top 1000 names in the United States and is not among the top 100 names in Wales or England. However, it remains a meaningful and unique name choice for parents who are drawn to its Welsh roots and peaceful connotations.