Gwendolyn

Female

Meaning

Blessed Ring

Origin

Celtic

Pronunciation

/ɡwɛnˈdɒlɪn/

Traits associated with the name Gwendolyn:

Dogs named Gwendolyn tend to be loving, industrious, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gwendolyn?

Naming your dog Gwendolyn suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of style. You may also be a fan of classic literature, as Gwendolyn is a name often used in Victorian literature.

Is Gwendolyn a good dog name?

Gwendolyn has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Gwendolyn isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gwendolyn is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gwendolyn was, in the past month, the 6775th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Gwendolyn is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gwendolyn was viewed 21 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gwendolyn's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Gwendolyn is most adored in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Virginia and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gwendolyn.

Most popular breeds named Gwendolyn:

  1. Dachshund
  2. German Shepherd
  3. English Springer Spaniel
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Corgi

Gwendolyn is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Victorian era popularity and rarity today give it a vintage charm.

Dog names like Gwendolyn:

Juniper Berry
Woman Of The Family
Feminine form of George.
Rules With Spear
Grace By The Lake
Farmer, Merciful
Gwendolyn dog name meaning

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