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, a variant spelling of '' Gwendolen'' (perhaps influenced by names such as ''

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'' and '' Marilyn''). This has been the most popular spelling in the

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Notable people called Gwendolyn/Gwendoline

Gwendolyn B. Bennett Gwendolyn B. Bennett (July 8, 1902 – May 30, 1981) was an American artist, writer, and journalist who contributed to '' Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life'', which chronicled cultural advancements during the Harlem Renaissance. Though often ...

(1902–1981), American writer *

Gwendolyn Black Gwendolyn McDonald Black (August 1, 1911 – February 28, 2005) was a Canadian musician, educator and community activist. She was the first woman from New Brunswick to become an Officer in the Order of Canada. The daughter of Nathaniel McDonald ...

(1911–2005), Canadian musician, educator and activist * Gwendolyn Bradley, American soprano * Gwendolyn T. Britt (1941–2008), American Democratic politician *

Gwendolyn Brooks Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks (June 7, 1917 – December 3, 2000) was an American poet, author, and teacher. Her work often dealt with the personal celebrations and struggles of ordinary people in her community. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetr ...

(1917–2000), American poet *

Gwendoline Christie Gwendoline Tracey Philippa Christie (born 28 October 1978) is an English actress who is best known for portraying Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series ''Game of Thrones'' (2012–2019). She is also widely known for her role the Firs ...

, British actress *

Gwendolyn Faison Gwendolyn A. Faison (February 14, 1925 – July 10, 2021) was an American Democratic politician. Faison held the office of Mayor of Camden, New Jersey from 2000 to 2010. She was the city's first female mayor, as well as the first African-America ...

, American Democratic politician *

Gwendolyn Audrey Foster Gwendolyn Audrey Foster is an experimental filmmaker, artist and author. She is Willa Cather Professor Emerita in Film Studies. Her work has focused on gender, race, ecofeminism, queer sexuality, eco-theory, and class studies. York College of ...

, American professor of English and film studies *

Gwendolyn Garcia Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia (born October 12, 1955) is a Filipina politician serving as the governor of Cebu since 2019, a position she previously held from 2004 and 2013—being the first woman to hold that office. She was the representative of Ceb ...

(born 1955), Filipino politician * Gwendolyn Graham (born 1963), American serial killer * Gwendolyn Holbrow (born 1957), American artist * Gwendolyn L. "Gwen" Ifill (1955–2016), American journalist * Gwendolyn King, American businesswoman * Gwendolyn Knight (1914–2005), American sculptor * Gwendolyn Lau, American voice actress * Gwendolyn Lycett, British figure skater * Gwendolyn MacEwen (1941–1987), Canadian novelist and poet * Gwendolyn Masin (born 1977), Dutch-born violinist * Gwendolyn Osborne (born 1978), British model and actress * Gwendolyn Rutten, Belgian politician * Gwendolyn Sanford, American singer-songwriter * Gwendolyn Zepeda (born 1971), American author

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*Dark Sun Gwyndolyn is a character in the 2011 video game ''

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'' * Gwendolyne Maxine "Gwen" Stacy, a supporting character in the ''

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'' comic book series * Gwendolyn "Winnie" Cooper, a central character in the American television series '' The Wonder Years'' (1988–1993) * Gwen Cooper, a fictional character in the BBC science-fiction television programme Torchwood * Gwendolyn "Gwen" Winthrop, a witch in the American soap opera '' Passions'' (1999–2008) *Gwendolyn, one of the family's pursuers in ''

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'' comic book series *Gwendolyn, a were-wyrm in the DLC "Desolation of Mordor" of '' Middle-earth: Shadow of War'' (2017) *Gwendolyn Morgan of the Holyhead Harpies, mentioned in '' Quidditch Through the Ages'' (2001) *

Gwendolyn Gwendolyn is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of ''Gwendolen'' (perhaps influenced by names such as '' Carolyn'', '' Evelyn'' and '' Marilyn''). This has been the most popular spelling in the United States. Notable people called Gwendol ...

, a valkyrie, one of the protagonists in the video game '' Odin Sphere'' (2007) *Gwendolyn Pierce, a character in the American sitcom television series ''

Charles in Charge ''Charles in Charge'' is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 3, 1984, on CBS. The series was a production of Al Burton Productions and Scholastic Productions in association with Universal Television and starred Scott B ...

'' *Gwendolyn "Gwen" Tennyson, the cousin of Ben Tennyson on the

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'' Ben 10''. *Gwendolyn Shepherd, main character in Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red and sequels novels. *Gwendolyn, a

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, a minor character in Rick Riordan's

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'' The Son of Neptune''. * "Gwen" (Guinevere), a main character in the television series ''Merlin''. *Gwendolyn Lancaster, main character in Jim Butcher’s

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first book of the Cinder Spires series * Gwendolyn "Gwen" Poole, the title character of the comic book series ''

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