Gwendolen

Gwendolen Meaning & Origin

About Gwendolen
The name Gwendolen is of Welsh origin and is derived from the elements "gwen" meaning "white, fair, blessed" and "dolen" meaning "ring, bow, circle." It carries the meaning of "white ring" or "fair bow." Gwendolen is a feminine name that is associated with qualities such as purity, beauty, and grace. It is a name that exudes elegance and charm.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gwendolen are female.

Gwendolen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0530405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G W EH1 N D AH0 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gwendolen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gwendolen in Braille

Here's how to represent Gwendolen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gwendolen in braille

How to Spell the Name Gwendolen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gwendolen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gwendolen in sign language

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