Gender: Female
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Lame, Disabled, Princess, Small Sword, Limping, Country
Pronunciation: GLAD-iss, /ˈɡlædɪs/, G L AE D IH S
Popularity Rank: #611
Derived from the Welsh name Gwladus, meaning 'country, nation'. It is a name that signifies strength, determination, and pride. Gladys is a popular name in Wales and has been used by several notable historical figures.
The name Gladys is of Welsh origin and means Lame, Disabled, Princess, Small Sword, Limping, Country, Ruler, Gladiolus Flower. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gladys is commonly found in Colombia, Peru, United States of America, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GLAD-iss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡlædɪs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G L AE D IH S
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Gladys is recorded 96,201 times globally, ranking it as the 611th most common name worldwide.
Gladys is most prevalent in Colombia, with 19,729 occurrences, making it the 139th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Gladys is found among 1 in every 41 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #139 | 1 : 65 |
| Peru | #60 | 1 : 71 |
| United States of America | #489 | 1 : 156 |
| Chile | #119 | 1 : 58 |
| South Africa | #361 | 1 : 452 |
| Bolivia | #117 | 1 : 86 |
| Argentina | #125 | 1 : 57 |
| Nigeria | #359 | 1 : 308 |
| Uruguay | #105 | 1 : 41 |
| Mexico | #612 | 1 : 305 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gladys from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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