Gwen

Gwen is

• a female (rarely: male) given name of Welsh origin, which means "white"
• a short form of the female first names Gwendolin or Gwenllian

Name bearers

• Gwen Bristow (1903–1980), American writer and journalist
• Gwen Ffrangcon Davies (1891–1992), British theater and film actress
• Gwen Guthrie (1950–1999), American singer, pianist and songwriter
• Gwen Harwood (1920–1995), Australian poet
• Gwen Ifill (1955–2016), American journalist, television presenter and author
• Gwen John (1876–1939), Welsh painter
• Gwen Jorgensen (* 1986), American professional triathlete
• Gwen Lister (* 1953), Namibian journalist, publisher, opponent of apartheid
• Gwen McCrae (* 1943), American soul and disco singer
• Gwen Obertuck (* 1980), American singer
• Gwen Raverat (1885–1957), English artist and writer
• Gwen Stefani (* 1969), American singer
• Gwen Torrence (* 1965), American athlete and Olympic champion
• Gwen Verdon (1925–2000), American actress and dancer
• Gwen Wakeling (1901–1982), American costume designer
• Gwen Watford (1927–1994), English film, theater and television actress

Name bearer

• Gwen Foster (1903–1954), American old-time musician
• Gwen Giabbani (* 1972), French police officer and motorcycle racer

See also

• Gwen Stacy , American Christian metalcore band
• Gwenda

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Gwen on behindthename.com (Engl.)