Gwendolyn
GirlOrigin: Welsh · English
Meaning
“from Welsh gwen, 'white, blessed', and dolen, 'ring' or 'bow'”
Cultural Notes
Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize (1950)
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1940s
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Famous People Named Gwendolyn
- Gwendolyn Brooks (poet), Gwendoline Christie (actress)
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