Glennell
Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Glennell
The name 'Glennell' is a modern English combination of the Gaelic word "gleann" (meaning "valley") and the suffix "-ell," often interpreted as "valley of the elves" or simply "valley dweller." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations, emerging as a rare given name in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The name 'Glennell' is a modern English combination of the Gaelic word "gleann" (meaning "valley") and the suffix "-ell," often interpreted as "valley of the elves" or simply "valley dweller." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no specific religious or notable historical associations, emerging as a rare given name in the 20th century.
Glennell currently ranks #5,989 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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