Glyniss
Welsh · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Glyniss
The name Glyniss is a variant of Glynis, derived from the Welsh word "glyn" meaning "valley" or "glen," and thus signifies "dweller in the valley." It is primarily used in Welsh and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the 20th century, notably borne by the Welsh actress Glynis Johns.
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Etymology
The name Glyniss is a variant of Glynis, derived from the Welsh word "glyn" meaning "valley" or "glen," and thus signifies "dweller in the valley." It is primarily used in Welsh and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modest popularity in the 20th century, notably borne by the Welsh actress Glynis Johns.
Glyniss currently ranks #6,115 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1963.
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