Gwen

The name Gwen is Irish for "White wave" and is the French version is Genevieve

+ 4% this year
Feminine
Rare
Updated: April 23, 2025
Updated: April 23, 2025
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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Irish : White wave; French version is Genevieve

Girl name variations

Guinevere
Guenevere
Gwendoline
Gwendolyn
Gwendaline
Gwendolen
Gwenn
Gwenne
Gwenith
Gwenyth
Gwyneth
Gwyn
Guenn
Gwynne
Gwyndolyn
Jennifer

How Popular Is The Name Gwen

Famous people with this first name

Gwen Stefani

Famous people who gave their babies this name

Tammy Wynette

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