Gladys

Pronunciation: [ gl-AD-ihs ]

Girl Name #3,446 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3446, Gladys is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Gladys is a girl name, recorded for 45 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gl-AD-ihs.

Parents who love the name Gladys often also consider Glenna, Glenn, Glenn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #3,446
Total SSA Count: 45

Nicknames

Gla Gly Glaie Gladie

Also a Boy Name

Gladys is also used as a boy name, ranked #29878.

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Similar Names

Glenna Glenn Glenn Glen Glennie Gloria Glendora Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gladys

Is Gladys a boy or girl name?

Gladys is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3446. As a boy name, it is ranked #29878. Gladys is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gladys?

Gladys is pronounced gl-AD-ihs.

How popular is the name Gladys?

Gladys is currently ranked #3446 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gladys?

Common nicknames for Gladys include Gla, Gly, Glaie, and Gladie.

Is Gladys a common or rare name?

Gladys is an uncommon name, ranked #3446 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gladys

Gladys is a girl name .

Is Gladys a boy or girl name? Gladys is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,446 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,878. Gladys is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gladys is currently ranked #3,446 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gladys include Gla, Gly, Glaie, and Gladie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.