Gwen (given name)

Gwen is

  • A female ( rare: male ) first name Welsh origin which means "white"
  • A short form of the female name Gwendolin or Gwenllian

Name winners

  • 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 John (1876-1939), Welsh painter
  • Gwen Jorgensen ( born 1986 ), American professional triathlete
  • Gwen Lister ( born 1953 ), Namibian journalist, publisher, apartheid opponent
  • Gwen McCrae ( born 1943 ), American soul and disco singer
  • Gwen Obertuck ( born 1980 ), American singer
  • Gwen Raverat (1885-1957), English artist and writer
  • Gwen Stefani (born 1969 ), American singer
  • Gwen Torrence (born 1965 ), American track and field athlete and Olympic champion
  • Gwen Verdon (1925-2000), American actress and dancer
  • Gwen Wakeling (1901-1982), American costume designer

Bearers of the name

  • Gwen Foster (1903-1954), American Old-time musicians
  • Gwen Giabbani (born 1972 ), a French police officer and motorcycle racer
Gwendolyn Gwen Stacy (band)
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