Gladys
/GLAD-is/
Meaning
Lame
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 2
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
A Welsh name derived from 'Gwladys,' which itself comes from the Latin 'Claudia.' It was popularized in the English-speaking world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable bearer Gladys Knight, the American singer.
Vibes
American
English
girl
unisex