Guendolen

Welsh

"white ring, circle"

Guendolen Origin and Meaning

The name Guendolen is a girl's name.

Guendolen is a variant spelling of Gwendolen, a name with Welsh origins meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring.' It derives from the Welsh elements 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and 'dolen' (ring, loop). The name appears in Welsh mythology and Arthurian legends, notably as Gwenddoleu, a king in medieval Welsh literature. This spelling variation maintains the name's Celtic roots while offering a slightly different visual presentation. Though less common than Gwendolen or Gwendolyn, Guendolen carries the same regal, mythological associations. The name peaked in popularity during the late Victorian era following the publication of George Eliot's 'Daniel Deronda,' which featured a character named Gwendolen.

The name Guendolen in Pop Culture

• Guendolen the fairy mistress of King Arthur and mother of Gyneth in Sir Walter Scott's 1813 poem 'The Bridal of Triermain'