Gwen

Unusual sounding but cool at the same time.

My friend's name is Gwen! I really like this name! The name also reminds me of Gwen Stefani who made some iconic songs. Overall I think this name is a refined simple name.

I actually think this name has a positive association through pop culture. Gwen Stacy from Spider Man and Gwen from Total Drama are kind, friendly, and caring girls who brighten this name. I have never met a rude or unfriendly Gwen before.

There might be a negative association with this name in popular culture. Doesn’t automatically mean that it’s a terrible name, but there’s definitely much better options in my opinion.

It's okay. Gwen is a good name it's simple and unique :)

It’s a very pretty name. I am writing a school story series called “Jewel Frog” and my new character is named Gwen. She’s artistic and beautiful.

Very cute nickname.

My name is Gwen, and I'm from Wales. I like my name I've only ever met 3 people with the same name.

It’s actually kinda pretty!

Not my favorite.

My name is Gwen, short for Gwenna. I actually really like it, although I often get called Quinn. It's a unique name, I've only ever come across 4 Gwens in my whole life, and never another Gwenna.

I really like Gwen. Sounds very stylish. It's suitable not only as a nickname, but on its own as well.

My name is Gwendalyn. I love my name! Yes people think its pronounced Quinn, but all-in-all it's lovely.

My name is Gwen. Just Gwen, it is not derived from any other form. I have had this name for 50 years, as a kid it is a weird experience to have a mature name but not awful. And yes, everyone wants to call you Quinn. On the up side, kids are hard pressed to make up any mean nicknames for you since Gwen doesn't rhyme with anything bad!

Such a cool name, a name for a cool girl in school :)

I love the name Gwen. Not too harsh, not too overdone.

This is my favorite name at the moment. It sounds so pure, yet strong.

Short, simple, and pretty, and it makes me think of a strong-willed redhead. I prefer it a bit more as a nickname for Guinevere, Genevieve, or Ginevra, but it's alright on its own, too.

Even though my real name is longer and starts with Gwen (it's not Gwendolyn), I just go by Gwen most of the time. It's simple and easy to pronounce.

My name is Gwen and I'm very happy with it. The only downside is that people often mis-hear it and call me Quinn. Which is also a lovely name, but not my name.

It's ugly and masculine.

Gwen is such a cute, pretty & AWESOME Welsh name! :D.

I love this name! It sounds so unique, especially with all the -lee and -lyn names being made up these days. I think it's strong enough to be a stand alone name or a nickname for Gwendolyn, which is also very pretty :)

I think Gwen is a great middle name and more unique than Anne or Leigh.

My name's Gwen and a lot of people seem to think that Gwen can only be a nickname for something longer. I personally think that Gwen is a beautiful name by itself and is much simpler that having a long and complicated name which no-one can spell.

I just don't like the name Gwen. While most posters think that it sounds pretty, it makes me picture a very masculine looking and sounding woman.

Gwen is such a pretty nickname for Gwendolyn and it's a prettier alternative to Wendy and Dolly and Lynn. Wendy and Dolly fit a little girl much better than a grown woman and Lynn just seems dated. I have this nickname and I truly love having it because there aren't many Gwen's and its truly beautiful.

I think this is a pretty name, I do like Welsh names, they have something soft and graceful about them. I picture an average girl with big brown eyes, kind of dark toned skin and speaks softly.

I love this name, both because it's a pretty name and because I really love Gwen Stefani. I like it both as a full name and a nickname.

When I hear this beautiful name, I picture a young girl with long blonde braids, holding a piglet in her arms. Since that's what I picture, I think of Gwen as a nice and pretty name.

I'm called Gwen and like it - short and sweet! It's also used as a nickname for Gwenno, Gwennan and Gwenllian here in Wales, but the name on its own is quite rare at the moment, I think. (How anoying it is that the only 'Gwen' most people know about is Stefani!)

When I hear the name Gwen I picture a pretty, caring girl. It has a calm feeling to it as well. Even though I'm not a fan of anyone famous with the name Gwen, I love the name.

Nice and creative, I like it, especially since it's not common.

My friend's daughter's name is Anya Gwen. I think it's really cute. :)

I think this name is really pretty.

Beautiful name, I am writing a story and the kind, friendly charater with thick blonde locks bears this name. GORGEOUS!

I love this name also because it is a Celtic name evocating dreams of such a legendary civilisation, and so fantastic musicians. Are many Gwens feeling so?

I think that the name Gwen (Gwenith or Gwendolyn) is quite lovely, and not used enough nowadays!

No offense to any Stefani fans and/or those who bear this name, but I do not like this name and I do not like Gwen Stefani.

Beautiful, like any name that begins or includes GWEN. Famous bearer: Gwen Stefani.