Glynis

Glynis is a female first name with Welsh roots. The German translation can be 'the holy one,' 'the pure one,' or 'the one who comes from the valley.'

What does the name Glynis mean?

The name Glynis has its origins in Welsh and translates to 'the one who comes from the valley.' The origin can be traced back to Old Welsh, where 'glân' means 'pure,' 'clean,' or 'holy,' and 'glyn' means 'valley.' There are also variants such as Glenys, Glenice, and Glennis.

Where does the name Glynis come from?

The etymology of Glynis goes back to Old Welsh and means 'the one who comes from the valley.' The components consist of 'glân' for 'pure, clean, holy' and 'glyn' for 'valley.' These names are common in both English and Welsh.

Popularity

In Germany, Glynis is considered a rare name and has not made it onto the German name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its highest position at 1,699 in 2010. Between 1984 and 2024, Glynis was used as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, earning it the 7,542 position. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name there.

Famous people

• Glynis Johns (Welsh actress, pianist, singer & dancer ["Winifred Banks" in the Disney film "Mary Poppins"])