Welsh · Girl name
Glynis
“meaning uncertain”
About the name Glynis
Glynis is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. While it is sometimes associated with the Welsh word ‘glyn’, meaning ‘valley’, standard onomastic sources note that the precise meaning of Glynis is uncertain. The name is related to Glenys, another Welsh name, but its etymology is not definitively established. Glynis Johns is a notable bearer of the name; she is a Welsh actress known for her roles in the film Mary Poppins and in Stephen Sondheim’s musical A Little Night Music. The name saw increased use in the twentieth century.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GLIN-iss(2 syl.)
Middle names for Glynis
- Glynis Marie
- Glynis Anne
- Glynis Elizabeth
- Glynis Joy
- Glynis Claire
Questions about Glynis
- What does Glynis mean?
- Glynis is a Welsh name meaning "meaning uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Glynis?
- Glynis is pronounced GLIN-iss, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Glynis?
- Variants of Glynis include Glynnis.
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