Glynis

Welsh
"small glen, valley"

Glynis Origin and Meaning

The name Glynis is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning "small glen, valley".

The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh names--Gwyneth, Bronwyn, Bryn, Griffith--now on the American table, Glynis could make a distinctive tribute to an Uncle Glenn.

# 803 in the US

Glynis Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Glynis

  • Glynis Johns
    Welsh actress
  • Glynis Barber
    South African actress
  • Glynis Marie Breakwell
    English psychologist
  • Glynis Coles
    English tennis player
  • Glynis Leanne Nunn
    Australian heptathlete
  • Glynis Sweeny
    American illustrator and cartoonist

Glynis in Pop Culture

  • Glynis Granville
    main character on TV's "Glynis," played by Glynis Johns