A Welsh masculine given name, also referring to a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, nephew to King Arthur.
From Welsh, possibly meaning 'gentle' or derived from 'gwaredd' meaning 'civilized'. The name appears in medieval Welsh literature and gained prominence through Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae in the 12th century.
Sir Gareth was known as the most courteous of Arthur's knights, making his tragic death at the hands of Lancelot one of the most poignant moments in Arthurian legend. The name experienced a revival in the 20th century, particularly in Wales and England.
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