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  1. Gladys is a female name from the Welsh name Gwladus or Gwladys, which is of uncertain meaning. It was the name of Gwladys , a Welsh royal queen who lived in the late 5th century and early 6th century and became a Christian saint .

  2. Jun 13, 2024 · Gladys Origin and Meaning. The name Gladys is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "land, nation". Hard as it might be to believe, Gladys was the Harper of 1900, emerging almost out of nowhere to take the naming world by storm.

  3. Knight has recorded two number-one Billboard Hot 100 singles ("Midnight Train to Georgia" and "That's What Friends Are For" which she did with Dionne Warwick, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder ), eleven number-one R&B singles and six number-one R&B albums.

  4. Apr 23, 2024 · Meaning & History. From the Old Welsh name Gwladus, probably derived from gwlad meaning "country". Alternatively, it may have been adopted as a Welsh form of Claudia. Saint Gwladus or Gwladys was the mother of Saint Cadoc. She was one of the daughters of Brychan Brycheiniog.

  5. What does Gladys mean? Gladys as a girls' name is pronounced GLAD-iss. It is of Welsh and Latin origin, and the meaning of Gladys is "lame". Variant of Claudia, used by the poet Martial (13th century) in reference to a noble and beautiful fifth-century princess.

  6. May 7, 2024 · Gladiolus is the name of a flowering plant from the Iris family, often referred to as a ‘sword lily,’ lending the name a feminine essence. In the Bible, Gladys is referenced as ‘God’s princess.’. Alternatively, it is associated with the gladiator’s sword from Roman times.

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  8. Famous bearer: British actress Dame Gladys Cooper. American Baby Names Meaning: In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Gladys is: Sword.