Gwendolyn
/gˈwɛndəlɪn/
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Gwendolyn, a name of Welsh origin, combines 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolyn' meaning 'ring' or 'bow,' often interpreted as 'white moon' or 'fair one from the pool.' It evokes imagery of beauty, purity, and grace, and is rooted in Welsh mythology and literature. The name has a timeless and elegant appeal, often associated with strength and serenity.
Gwendolyn MacEwen
Poet, A Breakfast for Barbarians
Gwendolyn S. King
Government, Commissioner of Social Security, 1989-92
Gwendolyn Brooks
Poet, Annie Allen
Gwendolyn Bennett
Author, Harlem Renaissance writer
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Wendy
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