Gwendolyn

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Gwendolyn
Pronunciation /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/ GWEN-dəl-in [1]
GenderFemale
Language(s) Welsh
Origin
Meaningpossibly "white ring"
Other names
Alternative spellingGwendolyne, Guendolen, Gwendolen, Gwendoline, Gwendolin⁣, Gwyndilyn
Nickname(s) Gwen, Wendy, Winnie

Gwendolyn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Gwendolen [2] (perhaps influenced by names such as Carolyn , Evelyn and Marilyn ). This has been the most popular spelling in the United States.

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References

  1. "Gwendolyn". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  2. McMaster, Jodi (4 October 1999). "Concerning the Name Gwendolyn, Gwendolen, or Gwendoline". MedievalScotland.org. Retrieved 7 January 2013.