How Did Gower Get Its Name

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of the various places in northern France called Gouy (from the Gallo-Roman personal name Gaudius + the locative suffix -acum), with the addition of the Anglo-Norman French suffix -er. …

What does the name Gower mean?

The name Gower is a boy’s name of Welsh origin meaning “pure”.

Who owns the Gower Peninsula?

All common land has an owner. The majority is owned by private organisations. For example, over 1760 hectares of common land on the Gower Peninsula is owned by the National Trust. Other landowners of commons include local authorities and private estates.