This article explains how to apply a text watermark to photos in GIMP.
How to Add a Watermark to an Image in GIMP | 2022
Applying text watermarks to your photos in GIMP is an easy way to protect the images you post online from being stolen. It’s not foolproof, but it will deter casual viewers from stealing your photos.
Open a photo in GIMP. Select Tools > Text.
Click on the image to open the GIMP text editor box. Type the desired text into the editor to add it to a new layer.