Meaning: Its source is Gwlad, a Welsh name meaning "Land, nation, or sovereignty."

Nickname For: Gladys

Popularity: The name Glady ranked 2423rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Some authorities suggest an ultimate derivation from the Roman family name Claudius, which means ''lame.''