White ring or blessed bow
Derived from the Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning white, fair, or blessed, and 'dolen' meaning ring, loop, or bow. It is often associated with the legendary Queen Gwendolen of Britain and gained popularity in the 19th century during the Celtic Revival.
Less common today
Gwendoline isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,014 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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