Glyn name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 20th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic, Welsh and Gaelic
Usage: English, Irish and Welsh
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Glyn g-lyn
Meaning: Valley, Glen is a Narrow Valley Between Hills, Country and Tal
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What does Glyn mean?

Unexpected Glyn came from Celtic is used specifically in English, Irish and Welsh is used as a gender-neutral name. Glyn is version of durable and outstanding Glenn. Glenn's meaning is Tal, Country and From Glen has origin in Gaelic, Celtic and Welsh.

How do I pronounce Glyn?

The two syllabled name Glyn is pronounced, g-lyn. gl-yn is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Glyn

Gleen, Glenn, Gleann

Names that rhyme with Glyn

How popular is the name Glyn?

Glyn is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1912 and was last seen in 2009, during its 90 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1934, it ranked 1037th when 39 boys were named Glyn. Over 1475 babies in United States have been named Glyn. The name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 725 in 1997.

There are over 170 babies that have been given the name Glyn in England and Wales.

But Glyn is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 4000 have the name.

According to our evaluation, at least 20000 people have been bestowed Glyn around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2009124785
199896275
199487935
198969366
198864236
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Glyn in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands8500
Sweden91221
Norway9721
Denmark7020

Numerological aspects of Glyn

You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do. You believe in yourself because it's the secret to achieving your aspirations and realize your life goals. You are creative and free-spirited. You have a competitive spirit and challenge yourself on a daily basis. You stay true to your opinion and beliefs. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do.

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Middle names for Glyn

There are plenty of familiar and sweet middle names that fit after "Glyn". Have a look at them:

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Sibling Names for Glyn

If you're looking for a sibling name to go with your little one named Glyn, you're in luck! We've put together a list of names that complement this Welsh gem perfectly. From classic choices to more unique options, there's bound to be something here that catches your eye. So without further ado, let's dive into our top picks for Glyn's siblings.

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Famous people named Glyn

  • Glyn Moody, technology writer
  • Glyn Maxwell, British poet, playwright, librettist, and lecturer
  • Glyn Daniel, Welsh scientist and archaeologist
  • Glyn Mason, 2nd Baron Blackford, British businessman
  • Glyn Davis, Distinguished Professor at the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy
  • Glyn Simon, Anglican Archbishop of Wales from 1968 to 1971
  • Glyn Cannon, British playwright
  • Glyn Barnett, British international rifleman
  • Glyn Worsnip, British radio and television presenter
  • Glyn O'Malley, American playwright
  • Glyn Davies, Welsh economist, best known for his 1994 book
  • Glyn Johns, English musician
  • Glyn Ford, former Labour Party member of the European Parliament
  • Glyn Owen, British stage, television and film actor
  • Glyn Jones, South African actor, writer and director
  • Glyn Houston, Welsh actor best known for his television work
  • Glyn Berry, Canadian diplomat killed in a car bomb attack
  • Glyn Thompson, English retired association football goalkeeper
  • Glyn Gilbert, 20th-century British military officer
  • Glyn Hodges, Welsh football manager and former professional footballer
  • Glyn Garner, Welsh international footballer
  • Glyn Milburn, former American football player
  • Glyn Pardoe, English former footballer
  • Glyn Jones, former Welsh professional footballer
  • Glyn Davies, Conservative Party politician
  • Glyn James, Welsh former professional footballer
  • Glyn Jones, Welsh novelist, poet and literary historian
  • Glynis Brooks in Goal! as Actress
  • Glynis McCants in Predictions with George Noory as
  • Glyn Baker is known for his acting in movie The Wild Geese

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