White ring or fair bow
Derived from the Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning white, fair, or blessed, and 'dolen' meaning ring, bow, or loop. In Welsh mythology, Gwendolyn was a legendary Queen of the Britons who defeated her husband in battle.
Less common today
Gwendolyne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,215 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
English actress known for Game of Thrones
The full name of Spider-Man's first love, Gwen Stacy Β· Marvel Comics
First African American to win a Pulitzer Prize