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Gwendolynn
Pronounced GWEN-də-lin /ˈɡwɛn.də.lɪn/High
Meaning: -nn spelling of Gwendolyn — from Welsh gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus dolen, 'ring', or 'bow' — 'white/blessed ring'Medium
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History & Origin
Gwendolynn is a -nn spelling of Gwendolyn — from Welsh gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus dolen, 'a ring, a link', or dolwyn, 'a bow' — 'white/blessed ring; fair bow'. A vintage, elegant Welsh name (poet Gwendolyn Brooks; the legendary Gwendolen); the -nn styling personalizes it (nicknames Gwen, Wendy).
It registers thinly beside Gwendolyn. Rare, white-blessed-ring at the root, and elegant.
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What does the name Gwendolynn mean?
Gwendolynn spells Gwendolyn — Welsh 'white/blessed ring; fair bow'.
How do you pronounce Gwendolynn?
It's said GWEN-də-lin /ˈɡwɛn.də.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Gwendolynn a boy or girl name?
Gwendolynn is a girl's name.
How popular is Gwendolynn?
Gwendolynn is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Gwendolyn is more common.