Glennis
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Glennis
The name 'Glennis' is a feminine given name meaning "valley" or "glen," derived from the Scottish Gaelic word *gleann*.
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Etymology
The name 'Glennis' is a feminine given name meaning "valley" or "glen," derived from the Scottish Gaelic word *gleann*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scotland and Ireland, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Glennis currently ranks #12,631 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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