Gwladys
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,818
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gwladys
Gwladys is a girl name .
Gwladys is currently ranked #70,818 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gwladys include Gwl, Gwla, Gwlay, Gwlaie, Dys, Dysy, Dysie, Gwy, Gwie, and Gwlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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