Where is Gladys from?

Meaning of the name Gladys

From the old Welsh name Gwladus , possibly derived from gwlad meaning "country". It has historically been used as a Welsh form of Claudia. This name became popular outside of Wales after it was used in Ouida's novel Puck (1870).

Characteristics of the name Gladys

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