Gwendolen
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gwendolen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 764 babies have been named Gwendolen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gwendolen is past its peak , currently ranked #9,359 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,359
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Gwendolen
Gwendolen is a girl name .
Gwendolen is currently ranked #9,359 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwendolen include Gwe, Gwen, Gweny, Gwenie, Gwend, Gwendy, Gwendie, Len, Leny, Lenie, Olen, and Gwy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gwendolen 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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