Gwyneth vs. Gwendolyn

[september]

I really like the nickname Gwen, but I am unsure of whether I prefer Gwyneth or Gwendolyn as a full name. What do you all think, and what would be some good middle names?

[paytonnicole]

I like Gwendolyn the best!

Middles:
Faith
Maree
Nicole
Story
Saige
Clover
May

[anton_yelchin_fan]

If you like the nickname GWEN, I'd say go with Gwendolyn.

Plus, I do like the look of that better.

[flick]

I prefer Gwendolen, but I really like both names.

Gwendolyn Alice
Gwendolyn Edith
Gwendolyn Cecilia
Gwendolyn Claire
Gwendolyn Eve
Gwendolyn Carys

Gwyneth Victoria
Gwyneth Cate
Gwyneth Caroline
Gwyneth Aurora
Gwyneth Rhiannon
Gwyneth Briony

[east93]

Gwendolyn by far for me. Though I've heard before that the appropriate spelling is Gwendolen.

[kala_way]

I prefer Gwendolyn. Mainly because it gives more nn options: Wendy, Dolly, Gwyn, Lyn. But Gwyneth is nice.

Gwendolyn Faye
Gwendolyn Avery
Gwendolyn Piper
Gwendolyn Zara

[ashthedreamer]

I like Gwendolyn. What about:

Gwendolyn Sofia
Gwendolyn Eve/Eva
Gwendolyn Ivy
Gwendolyn Claire
Gwendolyn Tess
Gwendolyn Olivia (also love Gwendolyn Olivia Claire/Gwendolyn Olivia Tess, if you like two middles)
Gwendolyn Amaya
Gwendolyn Fleur
Gwendolyn Faye
Gwendolyn Pearl

Good luck!

[september]

I was kind of leaning towards Gwendolyn over Gwyneth as well...glad to see others like it! I know Gwendolen is the traditional spelling, but Gwendolyn seems to be the more common spelling today. I was thinking there would be less need to correct people with Gwendolyn, but I personally like both spellings.

I'm loving Gwendolyn Alice, Gwendolyn Carys, and Gwendolyn Eve. Beautiful!

[lori johnson]

My personal preference is probably Gwendolen, but both of them are winners, September!

Nameberry.com's Linda and Pam say, "Like many other old-fashioned names, [Gwendolen an] ancient Welsh favorite is up for reappraisal [revival]." And "We think its mellifluous sound and wonderful meaning make Gwyneth a candidate for more widespread use."

Gwendolen [spelled "lyn"] is the 572nd most popular name in the United States; Gwyneth, the 978th [2011 stats].

Source links: http://nameberry.com/babyname/Gwendolen [and] http://nameberry.com/babyname/Gwyneth


GWENDOLEN Blair is one pairing you might like.

[aurra]

I love Gwendolyn, partially because I'm currently in love with the nickname Wendy. Plus, it has a more appealing sound to me than Gwyneth.