Glenys
Fact sheet
- Name
- Glenys
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Glenys is a girl's name of Welsh origin. The name can be translated as 'the Holy', 'the Pure', or 'the girl from the valley'.
What does the name Glenys mean?
Glenys is a Welsh name for girls. It has the meanings 'the Holy', 'the Pure', or 'the girl from the valley'. It originates from Old Welsh, where glân means 'pure', 'clean', or 'holy' and glyn means 'valley'. Variants of this name include Glynis, Glenice, and Glennis.
Where does the name Glenys come from?
The name Glenys has its roots in Old Welsh and means 'the Holy' or 'the girl from the valley'.
How do you pronounce Glenys?
Glenys is pronounced as 'Glen-iss'.
Popularity
In Germany, Glenys is a rather rare name. It has not made it onto the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 2000, reaching 1,711th place in the Italian name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 6,347th. In the last ten years, no child in Italy has received this name.
Famous people
- Glenys Bakker (curler from Canada)
- Glenys Barton (English artist)
- Glenys Cour (artist from Great Britain)
- Glenys Fowles (singer)
- Glenys Linos (Greek opera singer)
- Glenys Middelburg (New Zealand badminton player)
- Glenys Quick (New Zealand long-distance runner)
Frequently asked questions about the name Glenys
Where does the name Glenys come from?
Glenys has its roots in Old Welsh and is closely connected to the Welsh language.
What does the name Glenys mean?
The name Glenys means 'the Holy', 'the Pure', or 'the girl from the valley'.
How popular is the name Glenys?
Glenys is a traditional Welsh name that is more popular in certain regions and cultures, but overall it is not among the most common names.