Gwendolyn

Girl's name

Gwendolyn is of Welsh origin, derived from the elements "gwen" meaning "white, fair, blessed" and "dolyn" meaning "ring, bow."

Meaning White ring
Origin Welsh
U.S. births in 2023 802
Peak year 1953

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Notable Namesakes

  • Gwendolyn Brooks - Poet, first African American Pulitzer Prize winner.
  • Gwendolyn Christie - Actress, known for "Game of Thrones."
  • Gwendolyn Osborne - Model, TV personality on "The Price is Right."
  • Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Ifill - Journalist, TV anchor for PBS NewsHour.
  • Gwendolyn Mink - Feminist scholar, author, and political scientist.
  • Gwendolyn Sanford - Composer, known for TV show soundtracks.
  • Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons - Civil rights activist and educator.
  • Gwendolyn Knight - Visual artist, known for her paintings and sculptures.
  • Gwendolyn MacEwen - Canadian poet and novelist.
  • Gwendolyn B. Bennett - Poet, writer, and visual artist.

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