Gwen
GWEN
Girl · Welsh
Meaning: White; fair; blessed
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Guin
Gender-neutral · Welsh · Short name
- Meaning
- White, fair, blessed, white wave
- Pronunciation
- GWIN
- Origin
- Welsh
- Popularity
- Very rare in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Short form of Guinevere, from Welsh meaning white phantom or fair one.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Welsh, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales
Alternate spellings
GwenWelsh / English
Welsh-rooted form.
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Behind the Name, Welsh Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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