Glenys as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Glenys

What is the meaning of the name Glenys ?

The baby name Glenys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡlɛnɪs/ (GLEN-iss),/ˈɡlɛniz/ (GLEN-eez).

Glenys is Welsh in Origin.

Glenys is a Welsh feminine given name formed from the adjective glân, meaning “clean, pure, holy,” combined with the native feminine ending -ys (as in Nerys, Carys, and Dilys). The sense of moral purity or sacredness underlies most traditional explanations of the name, and the spelling with e reflects an Anglicized vowel, while the y-spelling in the related form Glynis preserves a more typically Welsh look.

The name is documented in Wales from the late 19th to early 20th century and enjoyed broad use in mid‑20th‑century Wales and England, though it has always been uncommon in North America. Established variants include Glynis, Glennis, and the rarer Glenis and Glynys; occasional short forms such as Glen also appear. Notable bearers include politician Glenys Kinnock, soprano Glenys Fowles, and actress Glynis Johns. Overall meaning: “pure” or “holy,” with a vintage, Celtic character.