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Wendolyn

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Pronounced WEN-duh-lin /ˈwɛn.də.lɪn/High

Meaning: A form of Gwendolyn, from the Welsh gwen ('white; fair; blessed') and dolen ('ring; bow'). Vintage and gentle.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage Welsh-rooted name: Wendolyn is a form of Gwendolyn, 'white/blessed ring' (said 'WEN-duh-lin'). Soft and classic.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningA form of Gwendolyn, from the Welsh gwen ('white; fair; blessed') and dolen ('ring; bow'). Vintage and gentle.
U.S. rank (2023)#13375 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196619282023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wendolyn reworks Gwendolyn, 'white/blessed ring,' from Welsh gwen and dolen. It reads vintage and rare in the U.S. (said 'WEN-duh-lin').

It appears only rarely against Gwendolyn. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Wendolyn is a softened form of Gwendolyn - from the Welsh gwen ('white; fair; blessed') and dolen ('ring') - a gentle, vintage name (said 'WEN-duh-lin').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Wendolyn — Gwendolyn form; 'white/blessed ring'

Variations

GwendolynWendolinWendolyne

Nicknames

WendyLyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wendolyn mean?

Wendolyn is a form of Gwendolyn, from Welsh gwen ('white; blessed') and dolen ('ring').

How do you pronounce Wendolyn?

It's said WEN-duh-lin /ˈwɛn.də.lɪn/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wendolyn a boy or girl name?

Wendolyn is a girl's name.

How popular is Wendolyn?

Wendolyn is a rare name in the U.S.

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