Gladys

Female

Meaning

Country

Origin

Welsh

Pronunciation

/ˈɡlædɪs/

Traits associated with the name Gladys:

Dogs named Gladys tend to be loving, industrious, brave, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gladys?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique and creative names. It also suggests that you are a fan of classic names and have a fondness for vintage styles.

Is Gladys a good dog name?

Gladys has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gladys isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,101
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
1,623
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gladys is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gladys was, in the past month, the 4124th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Gladys is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gladys was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gladys's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gladys.

Most popular breeds named Gladys:

  1. Bulldog
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Pug
  4. Beagle
  5. Cocker Spaniel

Gladys is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1890s, it's now more associated with grandmothers than pups.

Dog names like Gladys:

Farmer
Glory (to God)
Spear Of Strength
A Red Semi-precious Gem
Precious Stone
A Pearl
Gladys dog name meaning

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