Etymology

Gladys

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Today it means: A female given name from Welsh. Full definition →

Welsh Gwladus
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  1. Welsh · borrowed fromGwladus
  2. English todayGladys

Anglicized from Welsh Gwladus, of uncertain origin, perhaps connected with gwlad (“country”).

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