Origin of the name Gwen:
A short form of any of the various names containing the Celtic element gwen, gwyn (white, fair, blessed), the name is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name.
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Gweny; Gwendy
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Gwen means "white, fair" in Welsh. It can be an independent name or a nickname for Gwenyth or Gwendolyn.
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St. Gwen, Welsh patron of children with cradle cap
Gwen Stefani, American singer and fashion designer
Gwen Verdon (born Gwenyth Evelyn Verdon), American actress and dancer; she was the wife of Bob Fosse
Gwen Torrence, champion American sprinter
Gwen Guthrie, American singer-songwriter- Gwen in song, story & screen: | Edit
Gwen Stacy, character from Marvel Comics' series "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Gwen Cooper, character on the BBC series "Torrance"
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