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View Name: Gwen


GWEN
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Welsh, English
PRONOUNCED: GWEN   [key]
Meaning & History
From Welsh gwen, the feminine form of gwyn meaning "white, fair, blessed". It can also be a short form of GWENDOLEN, GWENLLIAN, and other names beginning with Gwen.
Popularity
United States  - 
Netherlands  ranked #197 



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