Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 06, 2024

Glynn

US Popularity Rank: 11480

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Glen; Valley of water

Baby will certainly go with the flow with a name like Glynn! A gender-neutral name of Welsh origin, Glynn also has roots in Irish and Gaelic. Meaning “glen” or “valley of water,” Glynn derives from the Old Welsh name Glyndwr, and offers a more modern take on this traditional choice. It is also considered a topographic or habitational name, seen as both a surname and given name, referencing a geographical location where people once lived. Notable Glynns include Youtuber Connie Glynn, model Eleanor Glynn, and fictional Oz character Warden Leo Glynn.

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