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At a Glance
- Meaning
- White/fair ring
- Origin
- Welsh (English spelling variant)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GWEN-duh-lin
Gwendolyn is a Welsh name (an English spelling variant) meaning "white/fair ring," pronounced GWEN-duh-lin. It fits into the vintage, romantic, storybook style parents look for when searching beyond the current top names. SSA records for it stretch all the way back to 1880, so it has a long, well-documented history in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Gwendolyn
Meaning: White/fair ring.
Origin: Welsh (English spelling variant).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gwendolyn
GWEN-duh-linIPA /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/
Popularity of Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn peaked at #112 in 1951, when 3,192 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #393, with 802 girls named Gwendolyn that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Gwendolyn mean?
White/fair ring. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Gwendolyn?
Gwendolyn is pronounced GWEN-duh-lin (IPA: /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/).
Is Gwendolyn a popular name right now?
Gwendolyn peaked at #112 in 1951 and is ranked #393 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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