| Pronunciation | /ˈɡwɛndəlɪn/ GWEN-dəl-in[1] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Welsh |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | possibly "white ring" |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Gwendolyne, Guendolen, Gwendolen, Gwendoline, Gwendolin, Gwyndilyn |
| Nickname(s) | Gwen, Wendy, Winnie |
Gwendolyn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Gwendolen[2] (perhaps influenced by names such as Carolyn, Evelyn and Marilyn). This has been the most popular spelling in the United States.