Gwendolyn

Rank 389th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Gwendolyn was 389th most popular baby name for girls and 800th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 796 babies were named Gwendolyn in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,219 babies in the United States were named Gwendolyn. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gwendolyn is around 56 to 65 years old.

The name "Gwendolyn" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Gwendolyn include Gwen and Wendy.

Gwendolyn Meaning & Origin

The name Gwendolyn is of Welsh origin and it means "white ring" or "blessed ring", representing purity, enlightenment, and holy protection.

The name Gwendolyn is described as elegant, magical and cherished.

Pronunciation

Gwendolyn is pronounced g-wen-doh-lyn in English. The name Gwendolyn has 9 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gwendolyn

  • In the world of fiction, one famous Gwendolyn is a character from Oscar Wilde's play, 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' She is a main character, known for her wit and intelligence.

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Geography

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