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Gladys

/GLAD-is/

girl
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

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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

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