"fame, renown, honor"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Glory
Pronunciation: [ gl-AWR-ee ]
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Meaning & Origin
"divine radiance, praise"
Origin: Christian Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Glory
Glory derives from the Latin gloria, meaning fame, renown, praise, and honor. Used as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, it carries deep religious connotations from the Christian doxology Gloria in Excelsis Deo. As a noun turned name, it belongs to the tradition of virtue and concept names popular among Puritans and in African-American naming traditions.
Glory has been used as a given name since the 17th century, particularly in religious communities. It remains popular in African-American families and Filipino communities, where names with positive English meanings are embraced. The name is distinct from the more common Gloria while sharing the same root.
In Christian contexts, glory has profound theological meaning, referring to the presence and majesty of God. The Gloria in Excelsis Deo has been sung in Christian worship for centuries. In Filipino culture, Glory and similar English virtue names are common and celebrated.
Historical Record
Glory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,964 babies have been named Glory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,134 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Glory shares its Latin root with Gloria in Excelsis Deo, sung in Christian worship since the 4th century
- The 1989 film Glory depicted the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the first Black regiment of the Union Army
- Glory is both a given name and a word name in the virtue name tradition
Glory in Other Languages
Latin
Gloria
French
Gloire
Italian
Gloria
Spanish
Gloria
Portuguese
Glória
Popularity Over Time
#2,134
Current Rank
Stable
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Glory
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Gloria Estefan
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1957
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Gloria Steinem
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1934
American feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine
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Glory Fictional
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Villain in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, a powerful hellgod stranded on Earth
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,134
- Total SSA Count
- 89
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American English Filipino
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Glo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glory
What does the name Glory mean?
"fame, renown, honor" (from Latin). "divine radiance, praise" (from Christian Latin). Glory derives from the Latin gloria, meaning fame, renown, praise, and honor. Used as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures, it carries deep religious connotations from the Christian doxology Gloria in Excelsis Deo. As a noun turned name, it belongs to the tradition of virtue and concept names popular among Puritans and in African-American naming traditions.
What is the origin of the name Glory?
Glory has Latin, Christian Latin, American, African-American, English, and Filipino origins. In Latin, it means "fame, renown, honor". In Christian Latin, it means "divine radiance, praise".
Is Glory a boy or girl name?
Glory is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2134. As a boy name, it is ranked #9923. Glory is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Glory?
Glory is pronounced gl-AWR-ee.
How popular is the name Glory?
Glory is currently ranked #2134 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Glory?
Common nicknames for Glory include Glo.
What are good middle names for Glory?
Popular middle name pairings include Glory Mae, Glory Jane, Glory Ann, Glory Marie, Glory Grace, and Glory Beth.
What are good sibling names for Glory?
Names that pair well with Glory as siblings include Grace, Faith, Hope, Joy, Noble, and Valor.
How many syllables does Glory have?
Glory has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Glory a common or rare name?
Glory is an uncommon name, ranked #2134 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Glory?
Are there other spellings for Glory?
Related spellings include Gloria.
About the Name Glory
Glory is a girl name with American, African-American, English, and Filipino origins . The name means "fame, renown, honor" in Latin .
Is Glory a boy or girl name? Glory is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,134 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,923. Glory is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glory is currently ranked #2,134 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Glory has 2 syllables and is pronounced gl-AWR-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Glory include Glo. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Glory include Gloria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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