The baby name Glynnis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡlɪnɪs/ (GLIN-iss),/ˈɡlɛnɪs/ (GLEN-iss).
Glynnis is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Glynnis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡlɪnɪs/ (GLIN-iss),/ˈɡlɛnɪs/ (GLEN-iss).
Glynnis is Welsh in Origin.
Glynnis is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, an Anglicized variant within the Glenys/Glynis family. It derives from Welsh glan, meaning "clean, pure, holy," paired with the feminine suffix -ys. The double-n spelling is a later embellishment, likely influenced by the surname Glynn and the Welsh word glyn "valley," though standard etymology keeps the sense "pure/holy" rather than "valley."
As a modern Welsh revival name, the Glenys/Glynis forms rose in the early to mid-20th century in Wales and Britain, then entered wider English-speaking use through popular culture. Glynnis itself has remained the rarer spelling, while Glynis and Glenys are more prevalent. Noted variants include Glenys (Welsh-preferred), Glynis (English-preferred), Glennis, and Glynys; related but distinct are Glyn (a male name) and the surname Glynn. Usage today is uncommon but enduring, appreciated for its lyrical sound and the uplifting meaning "pure."
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| ZA | 0 | #430 | 18 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #566 | 21 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #918 | 224 | 25,928 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Glynnis is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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