Gender: FPopularity: this week.Origin of Gwen: Diminutive of GwendolenMeaning of Gwen: "white circle"
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While Gwen may have originated as a short form of Gwendolen, these days, it usually stands on its own. Rocker Gwen Stefani has given it a shot of cool. Might also be short for Guinevere or Gwendolyn.
Gwen Stefani, American singer and fashion designer
Gwen Guthrie, American singer
Gwen John, Welsh artist Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ifill, American journalist Gwenyth "Gwen" Verdon, American actress of the 50s-60s
Pop Culture References for the Name Gwen
Gwen Stacy, love interest of Spider-Man
Gwen Cooper, Torchwood character
Gwen Dawson, Downtown Abbey character
Gwen Tennyson, from Ben 10
Gwen Grayson, from 2005 movie Sky High
Gwen Raiden, from the TV series Angel
Gwen Norbeck, from As the World Turns
Gwen Thompson is the best friend of American Girl of the Year 2009 ChrissaMaxwell.