Origin:
English
French
Latin
Welsh
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Derived from the old Welsh name Gwladys, a variant of Claudia, meaning lame. Also derived from the Welsh ‘gwledig’, meaning territorial ruler. Famous bearer: British actress Dame Gladys Cooper.
Soul Urge:People with the name Gladys have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.
Expression:People with the name Gladys are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optomistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends easily. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.