Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn Meaning & Origin

About Gwendolyn
The name Gwendolyn is of Welsh origin and is derived from the elements "gwen" meaning "white, fair, blessed" and "dolyn" meaning "ring, bow." Therefore, the name Gwendolyn can be interpreted to mean "white ring" or "fair bow." It is a feminine name that conveys qualities of purity, beauty, and grace.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gwendolyn are female.

Gwendolyn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KNTLN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0530405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G W EH1 N D AH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/gˈwΙ›ndΙ™lΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KNTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gwendolyn in Braille

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

The name Gwendolyn in braille

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

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

The name Gwendolyn in sign language

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