Find out how popular the first name Gwyndolyn has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gwyndolyn by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Gwyndolyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gwyndolyn.

The history of the first name Gwyndolyn

The name Gwyndolyn is derived from the Welsh language and is believed to have originated in Wales during the medieval period. It is a combination of two Welsh words, "gwyn" meaning white, fair or blessed, and "dolyn" meaning meadow or valley. The name essentially translates to "white or blessed meadow" or "fair valley".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gwyndolyn can be found in the ancient Welsh genealogical texts, where it appears as the name of a minor noblewoman who lived in the 9th century. The name gained popularity among the Welsh nobility during the Middle Ages and was often bestowed upon daughters of noble families.

In the 12th century, a Gwyndolyn ap Rhys was mentioned in the Brut y Tywysogion, a chronicle of the princes of Wales, as the daughter of Rhys ap Gruffydd, a prominent Welsh prince and ruler of the Kingdom of Deheubarth. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but she is believed to have lived during the late 12th century.

Another notable figure with the name Gwyndolyn was Gwyndolyn Penruddock, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was the daughter of Sir John Penruddock, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Wiltshire, England. Gwyndolyn Penruddock's birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 14th century.

In the 16th century, a Gwyndolyn Vaughan was mentioned in the historical records of Montgomeryshire, Wales. She was the daughter of Sir Roger Vaughan, a Welsh landowner and member of the gentry. Gwyndolyn Vaughan's exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but she is believed to have lived during the late 16th century.

Another notable figure with the name Gwyndolyn was Gwyndolyn Rhys, a Welsh noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was the daughter of Sir John Rhys, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Gwyndolyn Rhys's birth and death dates are not precisely recorded, but she is believed to have lived during the early to mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, a Gwyndolyn Hughes was mentioned in the historical records of Denbighshire, Wales. She was the daughter of Sir William Hughes, a Welsh landowner and member of the gentry. Gwyndolyn Hughes's exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 18th century.

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