What does the name Gwen mean?

The first name Gwen means “white, fair, blessed”.

Is Gwen a girls' or boys' name?

Gwen is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Gwen is a fairly common first name.

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“white, fair, blessed”

Origin: Welsh
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 57 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Gwen Stefani Gwen John Gwen Torrence Gwen Verdon Gwen Jorgensen Gwen Ifill Gwen Moore Gwen Lee Gwen Ffrangcon Davies Gwen Guthrie

Gwen is a feminine first name meaning “white, fair, blessed”, with roots in Welsh. The name has 1 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Gwen mean?: The first name Gwen means “white, fair, blessed”.
Where does the name Gwen come from?: Gwen has its roots in Welsh.
Is Gwen a girls' or boys' name?: Gwen is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Gwen?: Gwen is a fairly common first name.

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