Gwen Name Origin
/Gwen/-
Welsh (Celtic) 70% -
American (Anglo-Saxon) 20%
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Canadian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Gwen
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Gwen is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh word 'gwen' meaning 'white', 'fair', or 'blessed'. It is often used as a short form of names like Gwendolen or Gwenyth.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gwen each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).