Fair, good, or holy valley
Derived from the Welsh word 'glan' meaning holy, fair, or pure, and 'nant' meaning valley. It is a feminine elaboration of the name Glynn, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Glynnis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,555 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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