About Guinness
The name "Guinness" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mag Aonghusa," meaning "son of Aonghus." Aonghus is a Gaelic name that translates to "one choice" or "exceptional." The name Guinness is famously associated with the Guinness brewery, founded by Arthur Guinness in Dublin, Ireland, in the 18th century. Today, Guinness is a well-known brand of beer and the name has become synonymous with the iconic Irish stout.
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Most individuals with the name Guinness are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Guinness in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Guinness using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.