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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White/fair ring (or loop, bow)
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- GWEN-duh-lin
Gwendolen is a Welsh name meaning "white/fair ring" (or loop, bow). It's pronounced GWEN-duh-lin, and it reads as a longer, more formal cousin of Gwen.
Meaning & Origin of Gwendolen
Meaning: White/fair ring (or loop, bow).
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gwendolen
GWEN-duh-linIPA /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/
Popularity of Gwendolen
Gwendolen has always been rare in the U.S. It peaked at #1680 in 1903, when just 6 babies were given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #8599 with 12 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Gwendolen mean?
White/fair ring (or loop, bow). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gwendolen?
Gwendolen is pronounced GWEN-duh-lin (IPA: /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/).
Is Gwendolen a popular name right now?
Gwendolen peaked at #1680 in 1903 and is ranked #8599 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)
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