Gwendola
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gwendola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 6 babies have been named Gwendola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwendola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,271 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,271
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"victorious one"
#38,148 in US
French/Frankish origin
"from Lorraine (kingdom of Lothair)"
#38,289 in US
Greek origin
"garland, wreath of victory"
#38,135 in US
Old Norse origin
"all-wise, all-knowing"
#38,316 in US
Old French origin
"bright one, radiant"
#38,124 in US
Aramaic origin
"twin"
#38,468 in US
Germanic origin
"bright, famous"
#38,385 in US
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About the Name Gwendola
Gwendola is a girl name .
Gwendola is currently ranked #38,271 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwendola include Gwe, Gwen, Gweny, Gwenie, Gwend, Gwendy, Gwendie, Ola, Olay, Olaie, Gwy, and Gwie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gwendola include Gwendolyn, Gwen, Gwenyth, Gwenivere, Gwenevere . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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