Gladus
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gladus
The given name 'Gladus' is derived from the Latin word 'gladius,' meaning 'sword,' and is likely a diminutive form of Gladys, which is derived from the Latin word for 'lance' or 'sword.' The name Gladus is primarily associated with European cultures, particularly in England and Wales, where it was used as a variant of Gladys, a name popularized by Saint Gladys, a 7th-century Welsh saint.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gladus' is derived from the Latin word 'gladius,' meaning 'sword,' and is likely a diminutive form of Gladys, which is derived from the Latin word for 'lance' or 'sword.' The name Gladus is primarily associated with European cultures, particularly in England and Wales, where it was used as a variant of Gladys, a name popularized by Saint Gladys, a 7th-century Welsh saint.
Gladus currently ranks #5,101 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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