Welsh · Girl name
Gwendolyn
“meaning uncertain; possibly white ring or fair bow”
About the name Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, most commonly considered a variant of Gwendolen. The etymology is uncertain, but it is often linked to the Welsh elements ‘gwen’, meaning ‘white’, ‘fair’, or ‘blessed’, and a second element that may refer to ‘ring’, ‘bow’, or is otherwise obscure. The name Gwendolyn appears in literature, notably as Gwendolen Fairfax in Oscar Wilde’s play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. The American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, a prominent literary figure, was the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; possibly white ring or fair bow
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GWEN-doh-lin(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Gwendolen
- Gwendolynn
- Gwendolene
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Middle names for Gwendolyn
- Gwendolyn Marie
- Gwendolyn Elizabeth
- Gwendolyn Rose
- Gwendolyn Claire
- Gwendolyn Anne
Questions about Gwendolyn
- What does Gwendolyn mean?
- Gwendolyn is a Welsh name meaning "meaning uncertain; possibly white ring or fair bow".
- How do you pronounce Gwendolyn?
- Gwendolyn is pronounced GWEN-doh-lin, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gwendolyn?
- Variants of Gwendolyn include Gwendolen, Gwendolynn, Gwendolene.
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