Gladdys

Possibly a form or Claudia or Welsh

"land, nation"

Gladdys Origin and Meaning

The name Gladdys is a girl's name.

Gladdys is a variant spelling of Gladys, a feminine name of Welsh origin derived from the Welsh name 'Gwladus' or potentially from the Latin 'gladius' meaning 'sword.' The double 'd' spelling gives this traditional name a slightly different visual presentation while maintaining its classic pronunciation. Gladys was particularly popular in the early 20th century, ranking among the top 50 girls' names in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s. The Gladdys variant is considerably rarer. Like many names of its era, it experienced a decline in popularity but retains a vintage charm. The name carries connotations of joy through its phonetic similarity to 'glad,' though this is coincidental to its actual etymology.