Gwendolyn

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Gwendolyn (pronounced ['gwɛndɔlən]) is a female first name. It is derived from the Welsh words "gwen" meaning "white", "fair", "blessed" and "dolyn" meaning "ring" or "moon" therefore, the name means "white ring" or "goddess of the moon".[1] The names "Wendy" and "Gwen" derive originally from Gwendolyn.


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  1. ^ "Behind the Name," [1]
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