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Gethin


Gethin ( or ) is a Welsh name with two possible origins. It may mean "dark-skinned, swarthy". In other cases it may originate as a familiar form of the Old Welsh name Grippiud (strong lord, from "cryf", strong, and "udd", lord or ruler), modern Gruffydd and Griffith. It may refer to:

First name

  • Gethin Davies, (born 1992), Welsh drummer of British Rock Band The Struts
  • Gethin Jenkins (born 1980), Welsh rugby union player
  • Gethin Jones (born 1978), Welsh television presenter
  • Gethin Robinson (born 1982), Welsh rugby union player
  • Gethin Roberts, activist, member of Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners

Surname

  • Ieuan Gethin ( ), Welsh-language poet
  • Jessica Gethin, Australian conductor
  • Martin Gethin (born 1983), English boxer
  • Peter Gethin (1940–2011), English racing driver
  • Rhys Gethin (died 1405), Welsh supporter of rebel Owain Glyndwr
  • Sir Richard Gethin, 1st Baronet (born 1615), progenitor of the Gethin baronets
  • Rupert Gethin (born 1957), British professor in Buddhist studies, president of the Pali Text Society
  • Stanley Gethin (1875–1950), English cricketer, brother of William
  • William Gethin (1877–1939), English cricketer

References

References

  1. "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Gethin".
  2. "Surname Database: Gethin".
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