Glad

Possibly a form or Claudia or Welsh
"land, nation"

Glad Origin and Meaning

The name Glad is a girl's name.

Glad is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word meaning 'happy' or 'joyful.' As a name, it emerged primarily as a shortened form of Gladys, which has Welsh origins meaning 'princess' or 'kingdom.' Glad represents a rare category of word-names that directly express a positive emotion or state of being. Though exceedingly uncommon as a standalone first name, it might appeal to parents drawn to minimalist, meaningful names with an optimistic quality. The name's brevity and clear meaning give it a distinctive character despite its simplicity. Historically, it may have been used more frequently as a nickname than as a formal given name.

Nicknames for the name Glad

  • Happy
    In reference to Glad
  • Hap
    See reference to Happy, Glad, Glad-arse ;)