Gladis
Pronunciation: [ gl-AD-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gladis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,764 babies have been named Gladis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gladis is past its peak , currently ranked #11,617 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,617
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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"fair one, fairy-like"
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About the Name Gladis
Gladis is a girl name .
Is Gladis a boy or girl name? Gladis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,617 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,918. Gladis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gladis is currently ranked #11,617 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gladis include Gla, Glad, Glady, Gladie, Gly, Glie, and Glakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gladis include Gladys . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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