Gwen

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    Origin:
  • Welsh: Fair, white, blessed
Description:
Gwen is the short version of two medieval and romantic names, Gwendolyn and Guinevere. And thanks to stylish rocker Gwen Stefani, the name sounds fresh and modern again. A bonus: it still has yet to hop on the popularity train, making Gwen a moderately unique name for a baby girl.
Popularity:
How popular is Gwen? Here's how many babies were named Gwen over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Gwendelyn   •   Gwendoloena   •   Gwyndolen   •   Gwyndolin   •   Gwyndolyn
Nicknames:
Gwendi
Famous Namesakes:
Musician Gwen Stefani
Celebrity Babies:
Daughter of Tammy Wynette
Syllables:
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