Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “lame”
variant of Claudia
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Glad, Gladdis, Gladdys, Gladi, Gladis, Gladyss
Gladys TV and Movie Quotes:
“When did Noah build the ark, Gladys?” Spy Game (2001)
“My name’s Peter. Your grandmother Gladys is – is my mother.”
Clean, Shaven (1993)
Famous people named Gladys or its variations
1. Gladys Reyes (b. 1976), Filipina actress
2. Gladys Maria Knight (b. 1944), American singer, songwriter
3. Gladys Swarthout (1900-69), American mezzo-soprano
Gladys Middle Names
Gladys Brenda
Gladys Hélène
Gladys Monette
Gladys Ruth
Gladys Samantha
Glady
Lady ; Gigi ; Tita ; Titi ; Gia ; Gladi.