Glenys
Meaning of Glenys
Glenys is a female name with Welsh origins. In Welsh, it is pronounced as GLEH-nis (/ɡlənˈis/), while in English, it is pronounced as GLEN-is (/ɡlənˈɪs/). The name Glenys has variations such as Glynis. In terms of popularity, the name Glenys has had varying occurrences over the years in the United States. It ranked as the 11454th most popular name in 2009, and was consistently used throughout the 20th century, with peak popularity in the 1940s and 1950s. Glenys carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage due to its Welsh origins, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Welsh
- Pronunced as GLEH-nis (/ɡlənˈis/)
English
- Pronunced as GLEN-is (/ɡlənˈɪs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Glenys
| Glenys Kinnock was a British teacher and Labour politician who represented Wales in the European Parliament and served as a government minister. |
| Glenys Lloyd-Morgan was a British classical archaeologist and leading expert on Roman mirrors, especially those found in Britain. |
| Glenys Thornton, Baroness Thornton - Glenys Thornton is a British Labour politician who has served in the House of Lords since 1998 and was a government whip and health minister. |
| Glenys Stacey is a British solicitor and civil servant who chairs the Office for Environmental Protection and previously led Ofqual and the probation inspectorate. |
| Glenys Beasley - Glenys Anne Nall is a retired Australian sprinter who won relay gold at the 1962 Commonwealth Games and the national 100 yards title that same year. |
