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The name Gladys is of Welsh origin and means "princess" or "royalty". It is derived from the Welsh name Gwladus, which was popular among the medieval Welsh nobility.

Gladys was a very popular name in Wales during the early 20th century. It was brought to public attention by the Welsh writer and poet George Borrow, who wrote a novel called "Wild Wales" in which a character named Gladys appears. The name gained further popularity when it was given to the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough in 1883.

Today, Gladys is still a relatively uncommon name in most English-speaking countries, but it remains popular in Wales. Its shortened form, Glad, is also sometimes used as a nickname.

The name Gladys is most popular in Wales and England.

If you like the name Gladys or are looking for similar options, here are some names to consider:

• Gwendolyn
• Greta
• Gloria
• Grace
• Geneva
• Gertrude
• Gwen
• Gretchen
• Goldie
• Giselle
• Georgina
• Giana
• Galilee
• Gayle
• Guinevere