Glenn
Meaning of Glenn
The name Glenn is a male name of English origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," which means "valley." The name has associations with nature and tranquility due to its meaning. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as "glen" (/ɡlɛn/). The popularity of the name Glenn has varied over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, ranking around 1400-1500 in terms of occurrence. However, during the mid-20th century, it experienced a peak in popularity, consistently ranking within the top 100 names for boys. Despite its fluctuating popularity, Glenn remains a timeless and classic choice for parents seeking a strong and nature-inspired name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as glen (/ɡlɛn/)
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Notable People Named Glenn
| Glenn Allen Youngkin is the 74th governor of Virginia and a former businessman and co-CEO of the Carlyle Group. |
| Alton Glen "Glenn" Miller was a renowned American big band conductor, composer, and trombone player, leading the highly popular Glenn Miller and His Orchestra during the 20th century and World War II. |
| Glenn Close is an accomplished American actress with a career spanning over four decades and multiple awards, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. |
| Glenn Herbert Gould was a renowned Canadian classical pianist celebrated for his exceptional interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard works and remarkable technical proficiency. |
| Glenn Allen Anzalone, also known as Glenn Danzig, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer, best known as the founder of the rock bands Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig, and for owning the Evilive record label and Verotik comic book publishing company. |
| Glenn Ford - Gwyllyn Samuel Newton "Glenn" Ford was a Canadian-American actor known for portraying ordinary men in extraordinary situations during Hollywood's Golden Age, with notable roles in film noirs, comedies, and westerns. |
| Glenn Theodore Seaborg was an American chemist known for his contributions to the discovery of transuranium elements and his Nobel Prize-winning work in chemistry. |
| Glenn Donald McGrath is an Australian former international cricketer known for his fast-medium pace bowling and his significant contribution to Australia's dominance in world cricket during the 1990s and 2000s, including winning three consecutive World Cup trophies and the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy. |
| Glenn Lewis Frey was an American musician and founding member of the rock band Eagles, known for his roles as co-lead singer, frontman, and songwriter for the band. |
| Glenn Hughes is an English musician, recognized for his bass playing and vocal performances in bands like Trapeze, Deep Purple, and Black Sabbath, earning the nickname "The Voice of Rock" for his powerful singing voice. |
| George Glenn Strange was an American actor known for his roles in Western films and as Frankenstein's monster in Universal films. |
| Glenn Thrush is an American journalist, pundit, and author known for his work as a reporter for The New York Times and as a contributor for MSNBC. |
| Glenn Earl Davis is a former MLB first baseman known for his successful career with the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles. |
| Glenn David Lowry is an American art historian and the director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, known for his efforts in expanding the museum's collection and advocating for contemporary art. |
| Glenn E. Smiley - Glenn Smiley was a white civil rights consultant and leader who advocated for nonviolent tactics and worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. |
