The baby name Glynis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GLIN-iss (IPA: /ˈɡlɪnɪs); sometimes GLEN-iss (/ˈɡlɛnɪs/).
Glynis is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Glynis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GLIN-iss (IPA: /ˈɡlɪnɪs); sometimes GLEN-iss (/ˈɡlɛnɪs/).
Glynis is Welsh in Origin.
Glynis is a modern Welsh feminine given name, a respelling of Glenys. Etymologically traced to Welsh adjective glân ‘clean, pure, holy’ with the feminine/abstract ending -ys; hence meaning ‘pure’ or ‘holy’. The spelling with y reflects English influence and aligns with the Welsh y vowel; some folk etymology links it to glyn ‘valley’, but scholarly consensus favors glân.
As a coinage of the early 20th century, Glenys/Glynis rose in Wales and England between the 1930s and 1960s, then waned. The form Glynis gained wider notice through actresses Glynis Johns and Glynis Barber, bringing sporadic usage in other English-speaking regions, including the U.S. Common variants include Glenys (standard Welsh), Glennis, Glynnis, and the rarer Glynys; related masculine names include Glyn. The name conveys a succinct, gentle sound paired with the uplifting meaning of purity.
| Glynis Johns Glynis Johns is a British actress and musician best known for her role as Winifred Banks in the classic film Mary Poppins. She also starred in The Court Jester and The Sundowners, showcasing her versatile talent in both acting and singing. | Glynis Barber Glynis Barber is a South African-born actor best known for her role as Harriet Makepeace in the British television series 'Dempsey and Makepeace'. She also appeared in 'Blake's 7' and 'EastEnders'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1978 | #1 | — | 546 |
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #232 | 6 | 7,146 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #278 | 5 | 11,010 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| ZA | 0 | #403 | 45 | 14,421 | |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #407 | 3 | 3,201 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #569 | 18 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #775 | 397 | 25,928 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #911 | 5 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,003 | 8 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Glynis is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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