The name Gwen is derived from the Welsh element "gwen" meaning "fair, white".
This is also a short form of names beginning with "Gwen" (for instance,
Gwendolen,
Gwendolyn,
Gwenllian and others).
Famous bearers
Bearers include Gwen Davis (born 1936), an American novelist and poet;
Gwen Guthrie (1950 - 1999), an American singer and songwriter;
Gwen Stefani (born 1969), an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and actress.
