Gwendolen
Gwendolen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Gwendolen
Root meaning: “white, fair, blessed”
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
From Welsh Gwendolen, from gwen (“white, fair, blessed”) + dolen (“ring, bow, hair, brow”).
How popular is Gwendolen?
Since 1880, 889 girls in the U.S. have been named Gwendolen. Its highest rank for girls was #1680 in 1903. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gwendolen FAQ
What does the name Gwendolen mean?
Gwendolen traces back to a root meaning "white, fair, blessed". A female given name from Welsh. From Welsh Gwendolen, from gwen (“white, fair, blessed”) + dolen (“ring, bow, hair, brow”).
What is the origin of the name Gwendolen?
Gwendolen is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Gwendolen?
Since 1880, 889 girls in the U.S. have been named Gwendolen. Its highest rank for girls was #1680 in 1903. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gwendolen a boy or girl name?
Gwendolen is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 889 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.