Glynnis
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glynnis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 559 babies have been named Glynnis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynnis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,224 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,224
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Glynnis
Glynnis is a girl name .
Glynnis is currently ranked #65,224 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynnis include Gly, Glyn, Glyny, Glynie, Nis, Nisy, Nisie, Glie, and Glykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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