Girl name guide

Gwendolyn name meaning, origin and style

Gwendolyn name meaning: white ring; blessed bow. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

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

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