Gwenllian: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gwenllian – Meaning: white/fair linen (or cloth) – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: gwen-HLEE-an


Gwenllian is a Welsh girl's name meaning “white/fair linen (or cloth)”. It appears in 10 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Gwenllian

Meaning: White/fair linen (or cloth).

Origin: Welsh.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Gwenllian

Phonetic: gwen-HLEE-an   IPA: /ɡwɛnˈɬiːan/

Popularity of Gwenllian

Gwenllian doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Gwenllian

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