What Does the Name Gwen Mean

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The name Gwen comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gwen below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Gwen Name Meaning

Welsh, EnglishFrom Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed". It can also be a short form of GWENDOLEN, GWENLLIAN, and other names beginning with Gwen.

Origin: WelshGender: Girl
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1 Gusta
2 Gunda
3 Gaila
4 Gobnet
5 Gioia
6 Gaea
7 Grozda
8 Gytha
9 Gülden
10 Genie
11 Gilda
12 Glenna
13 Günel
14 Galina
15 Glenda
16 Gül
17 Gróa
18 Gauri
19 Gema
20 Ginger
21 Gitta
22 Gisila
23 Gülşen
24 Gulisa
25 Greer
26 Gracja
27 Greet
28 Golnaz
29 Gyneth
30 Gull
31 Giedrė
32 Gittan
33 Gina
34 Golnar
35 Gill
36 Gretel
37 Gaiane
38 Gussie
39 Gosia
40 Gisela
41 Golda
42 Gala
43 Gulla
44 Giada
45 Gülay
46 Geula
47 Gi̇zem
48 Gretta
49 Gracie
50 Gerel
51 Grace
52 Gayle
53 Geneva
54 Grusha
55 Gilah
56 Gay
57 Giulia
58 Gadar
59 Gudrun
60 Granya
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