Gwendolyn
gwe-ndol-yn,
gwen-do-lyn
US Popularity:802
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Fair bow; blessed ring
Gwendolyn is a feminine name of Welsh origin, meaning “fair bow” or “blessed ring.” It is derived from the Welsh gwen meaning “white,” “blessed,” or “fair,” and dolen, which translates to “bow” or “ring.” Gwendolyn is a charming name with a mystical side, with some legends saying that Merlin the Magician had a wife of the same name. It also has many enchanting iterations, including Gwen, Gwenyth, and Wynne. This name is most notable shared with the first African-American to win a Pulitzer for poetry, Gwendolyn Brookes, who will undoubtedly become a source of inspiration for baby.
Gwendolyn Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gwendolyn is currently #462 on The Bump
Girl:Gwendolyn is currently #190 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gwendolyn is currently #802 in U.S. births
Girl:Gwendolyn is currently #288 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#802
in 2022
No change
from 2021
Sources
Britannica, Gwendolyn Brooks, June 2023
Name Doctor, Gwendolyn
Behind the Name, Gwendolyn, January 2022
Behind the Name, Gwendolen, June 2023
WordSense Dictionary, Gwendolyn
WordSense Dictionary, Gwendolen
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