What is the origin of the name Gladyse?

Gladyse is a name of Welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Gladyse?

Gladyse is pronounced GLAD-iss.

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GirlWelsh

Gladyse

GLAD-iss

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 1915

First Recorded

1898

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Gladys, meaning 'princess' or 'ruler'. The name is believed to come from Welsh.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Glad Gigi

Spelling Variations

Gladys Gladice Gladis

Similar Names

Gwendolyn Seraphina Rhiannon Elowen

Personality Traits

CharmingKindElegantEmpathetic

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