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At a Glance: Name: Gwen – Meaning: white/fair (also 'blessed, holy') – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: GWEN
Gwen is a short, one-syllable girl's name of Welsh origin, pronounced GWEN. It means "white" or "fair," and also "blessed" or "holy." It has a vintage feel while still reading as clean and modern.
Meaning & Origin of Gwen
Meaning: White/fair (also 'blessed, holy').
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gwen
Phonetic: GWEN IPA: /ˈɡwɛn/
Popularity of Gwen
Gwen peaked at #295 in 1959, when 942 baby girls were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #698 with 403 babies, so it's still in regular use but far less common than in its heyday.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1890–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Gwen mean?
White/fair (also ‘blessed, holy’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gwen)
How do you pronounce Gwen?
Gwen is pronounced GWEN (IPA: /ˈɡwɛn/).
Is Gwen a popular name right now?
Gwen peaked at #295 in 1959 and is ranked #698 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)
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