What origin is the name Gwendolin?

Gwendolin comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gwendolin a popular name?

Gwendolin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Gwendolin?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Gwendolin — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Gwendolin

Q: Is Gwendolin a rare name?

Yes. Gwendolin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gwendolin

Gwendolin

Girl

irish

3 syllables

Gwendolin is an irish girl's name meaning "An Irish and Welsh name meaning of the white brow or white ring. It signifies a person with a fair or blessed appearance.".

With irish roots, Gwendolin is a girl name that means "An Irish and Welsh name meaning of the white brow or white ring. It signifies a person with a fair or blessed appearance.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish and Welsh name meaning of the white brow or white ring. It signifies a person with a fair or blessed appearance.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gwendolin

Very rare in US records

What does Gwendolin mean?

Gwendolin is a girl name of irish origin meaning "An Irish and Welsh name meaning of the white brow or white ring. It signifies a person with a fair or blessed appearance.".