Gladys Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gladys Name at a Glance

Name	Gladys
Meaning	Variant of Claudia: A feminine form of Claud, a variant of the Latin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament, and has been common in the English-speaking world since the 16th century.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gladys Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gladys means “Variant of Claudia: A feminine form of Claud, a variant of the Latin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament, and has been common in the English-speaking world since the 16th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gladys Name Origin

Our database records Gladys under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gladys a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gladys is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gladys

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