Gwen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gwen Name at a Glance

Name	Gwen
Meaning	Diminutive of Gwendoline: Fair. Blessed. White browed. White circle.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gwen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gwen means “Diminutive of Gwendoline: Fair. Blessed. White browed. White circle”. 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.

Gwen Name Origin

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

Is Gwen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gwen

When considering Gwen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.