GWEN  

Gender: F
Origin: Diminutive of GWENDOLEN
Meaning: "white circle"

These days, usually stands on its own. Rocker Gwen Stefani has given it a shot of cool. Might also be short for Guinevere or Gwendolyn.

Variations:
Gwynn, Gwenny, Gwenetta, Gweni, Gwenna, Gwenette, Gwennie, Gwenita, Gwenesha, Gweneta, Gweness, Gwyn, Gwenisha, Gwenn

Gwen is being discussed in our message boards:

• Cheaper By the Dozen
• I would love to know what you think
• Ozzie - what middle name goes with it?
• Names somehow related to Whitney?
• New to Nameberry - Need Help

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gwen:

• CORNISH BABY NAMES
• HIPPER THAN HIPSTER
• CELEBRITY BABY NAMES: Brooklyn yes, Bronx no
• WELSH NAMES: Beyond Gwyneth and Griffin
• M.I.A. BABY: How To Rock That Name