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Gwendolen

GWEN-doh-lin

Popularity

#8599

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

877

Peak Year

#34 in 1971

First Recorded

1903

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Gwendolen is a Welsh name, meaning 'white circle' or 'blessed ring'. It's associated with legends of King Arthur.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

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Famous Namesakes

  • Gwendoline Christie

    English actress known for Game of Thrones.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ElegantCreativeMysteriousKind

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