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Gwen?

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Summerpeachblossom · 20/07/2023 15:29

What do you think of Gwen? Maybe short for Gwendolen, but maybe just Gwen.

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peaceinourtime · 24/07/2023 02:26

The name Gwen is so nice. Don't feel like to have to use a longer name just to shorten it to get to Gwen 😊

reelcat · 23/07/2023 18:28

Not my cup of tea but I think if you love it youshould go for it!

PurpleChrayne · 22/07/2023 23:35

Ugly sound. So lumpen yet spiky.

Whatisityoucantface · 22/07/2023 22:17

It’s brilliant

webuiltthiscityonrockandwheat · 22/07/2023 19:33

It's my DD's name so I'm biased but I think it's beautiful. She's Gwendolyn which I adore but mostly gets Gwen or Gwennie or Gwenlyn

WildEarth · 22/07/2023 19:28

I also love it. Gorgeous name.

Nellie90 · 22/07/2023 19:27

I love it!! ❤️

SkaneTos · 22/07/2023 19:22

Gwen is such a pretty name! Makes me think of Gwen Stefani, and also (like one previous poster mentioned) the character Gwen i Downton Abbey.

KirstenBlest · 21/07/2023 14:36

Gwenan is better than Gwennan. , and I prefer just Gwen to either of them.

RhosynBach · 21/07/2023 13:29

I know a toddler gwen short for Gwennan. Is a cute name

continentallentil · 21/07/2023 13:26

I really like it

ThomasHardyPerennial · 21/07/2023 10:29

It's lovely.

user1492757084 · 21/07/2023 10:12

Love Gwen and Gwyneth.

KirstenBlest · 21/07/2023 08:49

Just Gwen is nice. Not keen on Gwendoline or Gwendolyn as they're anglicised.
Gwendolen is Welsh but is Gwen-DOL-en not GWEN-do-lyn
There are many Welsh names that will shorten to Gwen like Gwenda, Gwenan etc

PickledScrump · 20/07/2023 20:39

I love Gwen but it clashes with our surname. I don’t think it needs a longer name. Gwen is beautiful on its own

Maireas · 20/07/2023 20:18

That's a great name. Classic, but still ahead of the curve.

IVFlife · 20/07/2023 20:17

i like it

geoger · 20/07/2023 20:17

It’s a very pretty name. I’ve taught/teach quite a few Gwen’s and they are always such lovely people

yikesanotherbooboo · 20/07/2023 20:17

I haven't heard it for a while but think it is sweet and quite chic. I know a Wendy short for Gwendoline too.

NoraLuka · 20/07/2023 20:16

Downton abbey Gwen, she was so pretty and escaped being a servant.

SoSoSoSo · 20/07/2023 20:15

It's awful.

Huelva94 · 20/07/2023 20:15

Beautiful, Gwen and Gwendolen... 🥰

Shweep · 20/07/2023 20:11

Absolutely love it!

Beautiful on a child and adult 😍

SallyWD · 20/07/2023 20:09

I love it. I'd have the full name on the birth certificate though.

Herefornames · 20/07/2023 20:08

dislike - sorry