Gladys
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Origin and meaning
Name: Gladys (glad-ys)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2024: #886
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Country
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Country
Origin: English
Meaning: Gift from God
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lame, Disabled, Princess, Small Sword, Gladiolus Flower, Country, Wealth and Note to the Gender of Claudius
Origin and Meaning: The name Gladys is of Welsh origin and means "land" or "nation". It is derived from the Welsh name Gwladus, which was the name of a legendary Welsh princess.
Etymology: The name Gladys is derived from the Welsh word "gwlad", which means "land" or "nation".
Derived: The name Gladys is derived from the Welsh name Gwladus.
History of Name: The name Gladys has a long history in Wales, where it has been used for centuries. It gained popularity outside of Wales in the late 19th century, and became a common name in English-speaking countries. It was especially popular in the United States during the first half of the 20th century, but its usage has declined since then.
Style of the Name: Gladys has a classic, old-fashioned style.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Gladys is associated with strength, courage, and independence. It is also associated with Wales and Welsh culture.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /ɡlˈædɪs/
Syllables: glad-ys
Gladys's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ |
| Friendship | Good | ★★★★ |
| Love | Good | ★★★★ |
| Family | Average | ★★★ |
| Money | Good | ★★★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Gladys
- Harmonious
- Impressive
- Initiative
- Rational
- Artistic
- Bossy
- Attention-seeking
Astrology of name Gladys
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
Element: Fire
Ruling planet: Jupiter
Lucky metal: Stainless steel
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| Lucky colors: | Green Lavender Ochre |
Totem pet: Frog
Totem animal: Swan
Totem plant: Edelweiss
Totem tree: Rowan
Lucky weekday: Sunday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 4, 12, 44
Lucky days of the month: 1, 4, 24
Unlucky number: 39
Hobbies: hula hooping, tissue paper crafts, wine, beer or spirits tasting
Careers: Medical Services, Bakery, Mechanical Services
Health issues: Excessive stress and nervousness can cause hypertension
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Gladys
Name popularity
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 183 | 40 |
| 1882 | 185 | 46 |
| 1883 | 163 | 71 |
| 1884 | 157 | 92 |
| 1885 | 174 | 91 |
| 1886 | 159 | 131 |
| 1887 | 126 | 201 |
| 1888 | 110 | 314 |
| 1889 | 93 | 414 |
| 1890 | 82 | 525 |
| 1891 | 68 | 633 |
| 1892 | 65 | 867 |
| 1893 | 58 | 1017 |
| 1894 | 47 | 1258 |
| 1895 | 40 | 1464 |
| 1896 | 32 | 1757 |
| 1897 | 32 | 1737 |
| 1898 | 27 | 2136 |
| 1899 | 20 | 2228 |
| 1900 | 21 | 2733 |
| 1901 | 11 | 2676 |
| 1902 | 12 | 2809 |
| 1903 | 14 | 2674 |
| 1904 | 14 | 2976 |
| 1905 | 14 | 2996 |
| 1906 | 16 | 3000 |
| 1907 | 14 | 3303 |
| 1908 | 15 | 3580 |
| 1909 | 15 | 3538 |
| 1910 | 15 | 3842 |
| 1911 | 18 | 3933 |
| 1912 | 19 | 4980 |
| 1913 | 19 | 5428 |
| 1914 | 20 | 6227 |
| 1915 | 21 | 7857 |
| 1916 | 22 | 8019 |
| 1917 | 23 | 8075 |
| 1918 | 22 | 8734 |
| 1919 | 21 | 8717 |
| 1920 | 22 | 8819 |
| 1921 | 24 | 8814 |
| 1922 | 25 | 8042 |
| 1923 | 29 | 7695 |
| 1924 | 30 | 7790 |
| 1925 | 33 | 7231 |
| 1926 | 35 | 6634 |
| 1927 | 37 | 6417 |
| 1928 | 41 | 5793 |
| 1929 | 44 | 5327 |
| 1930 | 48 | 5066 |
| 1931 | 55 | 4350 |
| 1932 | 54 | 4184 |
| 1933 | 60 | 3581 |
| 1934 | 66 | 3611 |
| 1935 | 77 | 3148 |
| 1936 | 83 | 2944 |
| 1937 | 86 | 2872 |
| 1938 | 101 | 2588 |
| 1939 | 104 | 2418 |
| 1940 | 116 | 2245 |
| 1941 | 118 | 2223 |
| 1942 | 127 | 2192 |
| 1943 | 130 | 2111 |
| 1944 | 136 | 1901 |
| 1945 | 141 | 1708 |
| 1946 | 151 | 1714 |
| 1947 | 165 | 1820 |
| 1948 | 173 | 1601 |
| 1949 | 173 | 1546 |
| 1950 | 179 | 1527 |
| 1951 | 199 | 1450 |
| 1952 | 213 | 1304 |
| 1953 | 209 | 1369 |
| 1954 | 223 | 1264 |
| 1955 | 227 | 1227 |
| 1956 | 242 | 1173 |
| 1957 | 260 | 1068 |
| 1958 | 282 | 954 |
| 1959 | 312 | 845 |
| 1960 | 307 | 860 |
| 1961 | 314 | 821 |
| 1962 | 339 | 715 |
| 1963 | 346 | 688 |
| 1964 | 363 | 626 |
| 1965 | 364 | 580 |
| 1966 | 412 | 434 |
| 1967 | 417 | 441 |
| 1968 | 444 | 382 |
| 1969 | 437 | 398 |
| 1970 | 471 | 365 |
| 1971 | 475 | 343 |
| 1972 | 526 | 244 |
| 1973 | 496 | 270 |
| 1974 | 491 | 267 |
| 1975 | 479 | 311 |
| 1976 | 506 | 257 |
| 1977 | 522 | 270 |
| 1978 | 571 | 201 |
| 1979 | 557 | 237 |
| 1980 | 521 | 291 |
| 1981 | 548 | 255 |
| 1982 | 514 | 292 |
| 1983 | 572 | 216 |
| 1984 | 576 | 226 |
| 1985 | 553 | 256 |
| 1986 | 586 | 231 |
| 1987 | 573 | 236 |
| 1988 | 578 | 243 |
| 1989 | 578 | 265 |
| 1990 | 476 | 448 |
| 1991 | 531 | 332 |
| 1992 | 556 | 313 |
| 1993 | 560 | 322 |
| 1994 | 574 | 288 |
| 1995 | 584 | 282 |
| 1996 | 594 | 277 |
| 1997 | 615 | 250 |
| 1998 | 683 | 192 |
| 1999 | 680 | 214 |
| 2000 | 726 | 184 |
| 2001 | 716 | 184 |
| 2002 | 697 | 198 |
| 2003 | 725 | 190 |
| 2004 | 762 | 186 |
| 2005 | 750 | 203 |
| 2006 | 770 | 207 |
| 2007 | 823 | 160 |
| 2008 | 844 | 135 |
| 2009 | 844 | 120 |
| 2010 | 840 | 103 |
| 2011 | 850 | 81 |
| 2012 | 858 | 81 |
| 2013 | 862 | 69 |
| 2014 | 900 | 74 |
| 2015 | 871 | 83 |
| 2016 | 894 | 72 |
| 2017 | 877 | 73 |
| 2018 | 912 | 45 |
| 2019 | 888 | 63 |
| 2020 | 871 | 77 |
| 2021 | 886 | 62 |
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 429 | 33 |
| 1915 | 478 | 29 |
| 1916 | 477 | 30 |
| 1917 | 488 | 34 |
| 1918 | 511 | 25 |
| 1919 | 515 | 24 |
| 1921 | 533 | 23 |
| 1922 | 531 | 21 |
| 1923 | 529 | 25 |
| 1925 | 520 | 29 |
| 1926 | 518 | 27 |
| 1927 | 507 | 38 |
| 1928 | 516 | 32 |
| 1929 | 519 | 23 |
| 1930 | 507 | 25 |
| 1931 | 495 | 30 |
| 1933 | 490 | 32 |
| 1934 | 503 | 27 |
| 1939 | 503 | 22 |
Name Gladys in sign language
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