Girl name guide

Gwendolyn name meaning, origin and style

Gwendolyn is a Welsh name commonly associated with white ring; blessed bow.

Origin

Welsh

Meaning

white ring; blessed bow

Say it

GWEN-duh-lin

Choosing Gwendolyn

A romantic Welsh classic with Gwen as a clear and practical short form.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.