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Updated June 2026
White or fair; a Welsh word often used in proper names.
“The name Gwendolyn derives from gwen, meaning white or blessed.”
"Gwen" uses 4 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
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