Gwen

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Blessed, white, holy
Pronunciation
GWEHN
The name Gwen is pronounced like "gwen."
Popularity
Gwen is a moderately popular name throughout the world. It is more popular in the United Kingdom and United States, where it ranks in the top 500 names for girls. It is less common in other parts of the world, such as Asia and Africa.

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Gwen Name meanings & History

Blessed, white, holy. From Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, blessed". It can also be a short form of Gwendolen, Gwenllian and other names beginning with Gwen. Gwen is a versatile name that is suitable for all types of girls. It can be used for both traditional and modern baby names. It is often chosen by parents who want a name that is short and easy to pronounce, yet still has a beautiful sound.

Zodiac Sign of Gwen: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gwen:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine

W: Wonderment,Wonderful,Wild,Willful,Wishful

E: Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten

N: Nice,Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nervous

Gwen is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gwen include actress Gwen Stefani, singer Gwen Verdon, and journalist Gwen Ifill.

2.) Gwen (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) short for Gwendolyn; happy

Other Forms: Gwyn, Gweni, Gwenna


3.) GWEN (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: A short form of any of the various names containing the Celtic element gwen, gwyn (white, fair, blessed), the name is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. (GWEN)


4.) Gwen (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Fair-haired

Other Forms: Gwenn, Gwyn


5.) GWEN (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Derived from gwen, the feminine form of gwyn (white, fair, blessed). When employed as an element in compound names, the element gwen also represents the poetical definition of a woman. Alternatively, Gwen is used as a short form of any of the various names containing gwen as an element. (GWEN)


6.) Gwen (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) a short form of Guinevere, Gwendolyn.

Other Forms: Gwenesha, Gweness, Gwenessa, Gweneta, Gwenetta, Gwenette, Gweni, Gwenisha, Gwenishia, Gwenita, Gwenite, Gwenitta, Gwenitte, Gwenn, Gwenna, Gwenneta, Gwennete, Gwennetta, Gwennette, Gwennie, Gwenny


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