Gladys

Meanings

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Gladys is: A feminine form of Claud, aLatin Claudium meaning lame. Claudia was mentioned in the book of Timothy in the New Testament, and has been common in the English-speaking world since the 16th century.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Gladys is: Sword.

Welsh Baby Names Meaning:

In Welsh Baby Names the meaning of the name Gladys is: Derived from the old Welsh name Gwladys, a, meaning lame. Also derived from the Welsh 'gwledig', meaning territorial ruler. Famous bearer: British actress Dame Gladys Cooper.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Gladys is: Sword.