Welsh girl name
Glenys Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Glenys means pure. From the Welsh glân, meaning pure, clean or holy
Glenys is a Welsh name that comes from glân, meaning pure or holy, and the ending -ys that is also found in Dilys and Gwenys. It became popular in Wales in the early twentieth century, and it has an old-fashioned charm today. The politician Glenys Kinnock, later Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead, was a well-known bearer. The name should not be confused with the English word glen, though the sound is similar and the two are sometimes linked in people's minds. It suits parents who like vintage Welsh names.
Variants of Glenys
GlennisGlenisGlenice
Well-known people named Glenys
Glenys Kinnock.
Glenys popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2009 Glenys ranked #11,811 in the US (9 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glenys mean?
Glenys means "pure". From the Welsh glân, meaning pure, clean or holy.
How do you pronounce Glenys?
Glenys is pronounced GLEN-iss.
What is the origin of Glenys?
Glenys is of Welsh origin. From the Welsh glân, meaning pure, clean or holy.