The nameGwendolyne
Gwendolyne is a girl's name, a variant of Gwendolyn.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Like Gwendolyn, it comes from the Welsh gwen, "white, blessed"; the second element is debated.
Origin
Welsh.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Gwendolyne
Gwendolyne in France
1996peak year (40 births)
805babies named Gwendolyne in France since 1900
Gwendolyne was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 305 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Gwendolyne. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Gwendolyne in France were born before 1999.
Gwendolyne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gwendolyne mean?
Like Gwendolyn, it comes from the Welsh gwen, "white, blessed"; the second element is debated.
What is the origin of the name Gwendolyne?
Welsh.
Is Gwendolyne a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwendolyne is a girl's name.