Gwen
[ɡwɛn]Meaning
from Welsh gwen, feminine of gwyn, "white, blessed"
Background Story
Gwen is a Welsh feminine name, the feminine form of gwyn, meaning "white, blessed". It is also used as a short form of names beginning with Gwen, such as Gwendolen and Gwenllian. The name is used in the Arthurian Cycle and in Breton, French, German and Scottish.
Variations
Gwenyvere, Gwendolyn, Gwyn
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