White ring, fair bow, or blessed ring
Derived from the Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning white, fair, or blessed, and 'dolen' meaning ring or bow. In Welsh mythology, Gwendoloena was a legendary queen of the Britons, and the name has long been associated with ethereal beauty and ancient royalty.
About 34 girls were named Gwendolynn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and first Black woman to hold the position of Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry
English actress known for her role as Brienne of Tarth
A sophisticated and strong-willed young woman · The Importance of Being Earnest
The time-traveling protagonist of the Ruby Red trilogy · Ruby Red
