Glen
Meaning of Glen
The name Glen is a male name with origins in Scottish and Gaelic languages. It is derived from the word "glean" which means "valley". The name Glen has a strong association with nature and the outdoors due to its meaning. It is also commonly associated with calmness and tranquility, evoking a sense of peace and serenity. In terms of popularity, Glen has been consistently used as a given name for newborn boys in the United States over the years. Although its rank has fluctuated, it remains a recognizable and well-established choice for parents seeking a timeless and nature-inspired name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as glen (/ɡlɛn/)
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Notable People Named Glen
| Glen Travis Campbell was a renowned American country singer, guitarist, and actor, best known for his hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television. |
| Glen Anthony Rice Sr. is a former NBA player, three-time All-Star, and owner of G-Force Fights. |
| Glen Keane is a renowned American animator, director, and illustrator known for his work on classic Disney films like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. |
| Glen Hansard is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician known for his work with The Frames and The Swell Season, as well as his successful solo career. |
| Glen David Gold is an American novelist, memoirist, and screenwriter known for his bestselling novels and expertise in comics and graphic novels. |
| Glen Walter Edwards was a test pilot for the United States Air Force and is the namesake of Edwards Air Force Base. |
| Glen John Murray is a former professional ice hockey player and the current Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Kings. |
| Glen Ford, an American journalist and co-founder of Black Agenda Report, was a socialist, Vietnam War-era military veteran, and member of the Black Panther Party, known for his extensive career in news media. |
| Glen Harold Stassen was an American ethicist and Baptist theologian known for his work on theological ethics, political philosophy, and social justice, and for developing the Just Peacemaking Theory. |
| Glen Charles Cook is an American writer famous for The Black Company and Garrett P.I. fantasy series. |
| Glen Atle Larsen is a Norwegian footballer known for his versatility in playing as a midfielder or forward for Skeid. |
| Glen Jackson is a former star linebacker for the BC Lions. |
| Glen Powell is an American actor known for his roles in The Dark Knight Rises and The Expendables 3 before gaining recognition for his performance in Scream Queens. |
