Name:
Gladys
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Welsh
Meaning:
Gladys originates in Welsh language and means "woman of the land". Some sources also suggest the meaning "princess". Formerly, it was used as a Welsh form of Claudia. Until today, Gladys is a fairly popular feminine given name not only in the United States, but also in other English-speaking countries.
Pronunciation:
GLAD-is
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Claudia
Gladdey
Gladdi
Gladdis
Gladdys
Gladee
Gladi
Gladis
Gladyss
Famous Gladys:
Gladys Knight : musician
Gladys Cardiff : writer
Gladys Carroll : published author
Gladys Cook : artist
Gladys Davidson : writer
Gladys George : actress
Gladys Hooper : writer
Gladys Hunt : published author
Gladys Lister : published author
Gladys Muter : published author
Gladys Rodriguez : actress
Gladys Stern : published author
Gladys Swan : writer
Gladys Taylor : writer