Gwen

Meaning

“Welsh for 'white, blessed'; also short for Gwendolyn or Guinevere”

Source

Cultural Notes

Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Guinevere meaning white or blessed; popular in Wales and increasingly used independently.

Popularity

Famous People Named Gwen

• •Gwen Stefani, Gwen Verdon

Variants & Spellings

• Gwendolyn, Gwyneth, Gweneth