Glynis
Pronunciation: [ gl-IHN-ihs ]
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Glynis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 10 babies have been named Glynis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,281 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,281
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Glynis
Glynis is a boy name .
Is Glynis a boy or girl name? Glynis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,281 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,255. Glynis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Glynis is currently ranked #32,281 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynis include Gly, Glyn, Glyny, Glynie, Glie, and Glykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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