Glyn
Meaning of Glyn
Glyn is a female name of English origin. It is pronounced as glin (/ɡlɪn/). Variations of the name include Glen and Glynn. In terms of popularity, Glyn has had sporadic occurrences in the United States over the years. It peaked in the 1960s when it ranked at 4549th place with 9 occurrences in 1961. The name also appeared in the top 10 rankings in certain years, such as 1955, 1947, and 1940. Glyn has a simple and elegant sound, making it a unique choice for parents looking for a less common name with a touch of classic charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as glin (/ɡlɪn/)
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Notable People Named Glyn
| Glyn Jones, a prominent Welsh novelist, poet, and literary historian, made significant contributions to Anglo-Welsh literature and played key roles in the Welsh Academy's English-language section. |
| Glyn Idris Jones was a South African actor, writer, and director. |
| Glyn Wise is a British television personality and Church in Wales minister known for being the runner-up of the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. |
| Glyn Tegai Hughes was a Welsh scholar, writer, literary critic, Liberal Party politician, and Welsh nationalist. |
| Glyn Kerslake, a British actor born in 1967 in Devon, has had a successful career spanning over 30 years, playing leading roles in the West End and regional theatres, and performing as a soloist in orchestral concerts and radio broadcasts. |
| Glyn Davies was a Welsh international rugby union fly-half known for his sidestep and pace, winning eleven caps for Wales. |
| Glyn Warren Philpot was a renowned British painter and sculptor, celebrated for his striking portraits of notable individuals like Siegfried Sassoon and Vladimir Rosing. |
| Glyn William O'Malley was an American playwright. |
| Glyn Parry is an Australian author known for writing children's literature, young adult fiction, and speculative fiction. |
| Glyn Hughes was a versatile English poet, novelist, and artist. |
| Glyn Sheridan Burgess is a British scholar of medieval language and literature, known for his work on Marie de France and the Song of Roland, and was awarded a knighthood in the Ordre des Palmes Académiques in 1998. |
| Glyn Stephens - David Hopkin "Glyn" Stephens was a Welsh international rugby union prop, who won 10 caps for Wales and later became president of the Welsh Rugby Union. |
| Glyn Jenkins - Owen Glyndwr Jenkins was an Australian politician. |
| Daniel Glyn Watkins was a prominent Anglican priest, serving as the Archdeacon of Perth, WA and honored with a street named after him in Fremantle. |
| Glyn Jones is a former British competitive figure skater who represented Great Britain at the 1976 Winter Olympics and achieved notable results in various ISU Championships. |
