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Gladys Meaning and Origin

Gladys is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Gladys is currently #2687 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Gladys are .

Gladys is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Gladys name meaning

Gladys is a name derived from the Latin word "gladius" meaning "sword". It was popularized as a given name by the British writer Marie Corelli, who used it for the heroine of her 1886 novel Gladys, the Palace Maid.

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Gladys is ranked #2687 most popular baby girl name in 2022

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Gladys were girls

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Gladys - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Gladys?

The meaning of the name Gladys is Gladys is a name derived from the Latin word "gladius" meaning "sword". It was popularized as a given name by the British writer Marie Corelli, who used it for the heroine of her 1886 novel Gladys, the Palace Maid..

What is the origin of the name Gladys?

The origin of the name Gladys is .

Is Gladys a girl or boy name?

The name Gladys is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 0.00% of babies called Gladys were boys, 100.00% of babies called Gladys were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Gladys?

According to statistics, Gladys is ranked 2687th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.

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