girl's name
Gwendeline
GWEN-duh-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 195
Gwendeline is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1996, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gwendeline Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Gwendeline?
In 2011, Gwendeline was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gwendeline
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gwendeline Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gwendeline over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gwendeline
- English GWEN-duh-leen
Sibling Names for Gwendeline
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gwendeline — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gwendeline
Is Gwendeline a girl's or a boy's name?
Gwendeline is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gwendeline?
Gwendeline has 3 syllables.
When was Gwendeline most popular?
Gwendeline peaked in 1996, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.