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Gwendolyn

female

Meaning

"White Ring or Bow"

Gwendolyn is a Welsh name with elements interpreted as white and ring or bow, supported by literary tradition.

Popularity History of Gwendolyn

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#393Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#393

Gwendolyn was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-15

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Gwendolyn Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gwendolyn

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh
Syllables3
Length9 letters

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