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Gwenn

A variant of Deborah, meaning "bee". This name reflects a person who is industrious, communicative, and possesses a sweet-natured personality that thrives in a community.

Key Stats

Total births1,502
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1955
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1939
Most recent1979
Syllables1
OriginHebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

✨ Double Letter

Top States

NY — 45%CA — 19%PA — 19%MI — 10%NJ — 6%

Notable People

Deborah Kerr (Actress, From Here to Eternity) · Deborah Harry (Singer, Blondie) · Debra Messing (Actress, Will & Grace) · Debra Winger (Actress, An Officer and a Gentleman) · Deborah Birx (Physician, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator)

Nicknames & Diminutives

DebDebbieDebbyDee

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