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Name Origin

Gwendolyn is a Welsh feminine given name meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring'. It is derived from the elements 'gwen' meaning 'white, fair, blessed' and 'dolen' meaning 'ring, circle'.

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Famous People

Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000)

Poet

  • First Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
  • Illinois Poet Laureate
  • Published over 20 books of poetry and prose

Gwendolyn Christie (1978-)

Actress

  • Known for her roles as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones and Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Won several awards for her acting