Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 06, 2024

Gwyndolyn

US Popularity Rank: 20863

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: White ring; Blessed

Gwyndolyn is a girl’s name of Welsh origin with magical meanings your little one will love. Derived from the Welsh name Gwendolen, it means “white ring” or “blessed," but it’s probably recognized more widely as a variant of Gwendolyn, known for its connections to Merlin the Magician and its appearance in fantasy novels and television shows. If baby dreams of dragons, castles, and wizards with wands, a name like Gwyndolyn will go sweetly in their book of spells.