What origin is the name Gwendolyn?

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

Is Gwendolyn a popular name?

Gwendolyn 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 Gwendolyn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Gwendolyn — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Gwendolyn

Q: Is Gwendolyn a rare name?

Yes. Gwendolyn 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 Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn

Girl

english

3 syllables

Gwendolyn is an english girl's name meaning "Fair haired; fair. blessed. white browed. white circle".

With english roots, Gwendolyn is a girl name that means "Fair haired; fair. blessed. white browed. white circle". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.