The name Gwendolyn means Blessed Ring and is of Welsh origin. Gwendolyn is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for girls.
Derived from the Welsh elements Gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed" and Dolen meaning "ring." Could refer to marriage or family, as in closing the blessed loop. The name of a mythical queen of the Britons who defeated her husband in battle.