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Gethin ([ˈɡɛθɨ̞n] or [ˈɡɛθɪn]) 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:

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First name

  • Gethin Anthony, English actor
  • Gethin Jenkins (born 1980), Welsh rugby union player (Cardiff Blues)
  • Gethin Jones (born 1978), Welsh television presenter
  • Gethin Robinson, Welsh rugby union player (Newport Gwent Dragons)

    • Surname

  • Ieuan Gethin (fl. c. 1350), Welsh language poet
  • Martin Gethin, English boxer
  • Peter Gethin (1940–2011), English racing driver
  • Rhys Gethin (died 1405), supporter of Owain Glyndwr, the Welsh rebel
  • Rupert Gethin (born 1957), Professor in Buddhist studies, President of the Pali Text Society
  • Stanley Gethin (1875–1950), English cricketer
  • William Gethin (1877–1939), English cricketer

    • References

    Gethin Wikipedia
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