Gwynn is a spelling variant of Gwyn, a name of Welsh origin. Gwyn is a mythological figure in Welsh tradition, known as a king of the Otherworld and leader of the Wild Hunt. He appears in the medieval Welsh tale Culhwch and Olwen, where he assists the hero Culhwch in hunting the monstrous boar Trwyth. The story also recounts Gwyn's rivalry with Gwythyr for the love of Creiddylad.Additionally, Gwynn is used as a surname in Wales and elsewhere, and it is the name of a census-designated place in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. Related names in other languages include Gwenneg and Winoc in Breton, as well as Fionn in Irish mythology, which similarly connects to the concept "fair" or "bright."Meaning: Variant of Gwyn, meaning "white, blessed"Origin: WelshType: First name and surnameUsage regions: Wales, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States