Meaning:
Its source is Gwlad, a Welsh name meaning "Land, nation, or sovereignty."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in English.
Nicknames: Glady and Glad
Alternative Spellings: Gladis
Variant Forms: Gladia, Gladiz and Glayds
Popularity:
The name Gladys ranked 103rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative:
Some authorities suggest an ultimate derivation from the Roman family name Claudius, which means ''lame.''