♀ Name Gladys

Q: What does the name Gladys mean?

Gladys means 'lame', 'crippled', 'limping' or 'of the patrician Claudii' (from Claudia). Besides, Gladys means 'country' and 'nation' (from Old Welsh 'gwlad'), but as well 'princess' or 'of royalty'. One also assumes a derivation from Latin 'gladiolus' meaning 'small sword'.

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Where does the name Gladys come from?

There are two theories of origin for the Welsh name Gladys. On the one hand, Gladys is a Welsh form of the name Claudia. On the other hand, Gladys comes from the Old Welsh names Gwladus or Gwladys.

What does the name Gladys mean?

Gladys means “lame”, “crippled”, “limping” or “of the patrician Claudii” (from Claudia). Besides, Gladys means “country” and “nation” (from Old Welsh “gwlad”), but as well “princess” or “of royalty”. One also assumes a derivation from Latin “gladiolus” meaning “small sword”.

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Popularity of the name Gladys

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