Gwendolen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gwendolen Name at a Glance

Name	Gwendolen
Meaning	Merlin's wife.
Origin	ArthurianLegend
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gwendolen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gwendolen means “Merlin's wife”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gwendolen Name Origin

Our database records Gwendolen under ArthurianLegend origin. Browse more ArthurianLegend baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gwendolen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gwendolen is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gwendolen

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