Girl Name

Gwendolynn

"From Welsh 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'dolen' (ring/loop); represents fair virtue or blessed circle."

Ranked #5485 for girls

About the Name Gwendolynn

Meaning

From Welsh 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'dolen' (ring/loop); represents fair virtue or blessed circle.

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Girl

First Letter

G

Girl Rank

#5485

Gwendolynn is a girl name of Welsh origin. The name means "From Welsh 'gwen' (white/fair) and 'dolen' (ring/loop); represents fair virtue or blessed circle." and Currently ranked #5485 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with G or explore other Welsh names.

Popularity Over Time

#202
1950
#120
1960
#131
1970
#92
1980
#86
1990
#205
2000
#290
2010
#156
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Gwendolynn

  • GB Gwendolyn Brooks (poet)
  • GC Gwendoline Christie (actress)

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