Glenn

Glenn Meaning & Origin

About Glenn
The name Glenn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," meaning "valley." It is often associated with someone who is calm, peaceful, and has a deep appreciation for nature. People named Glenn are typically known for their strong sense of loyalty, reliability, and their ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Glenn are male.

Glenn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 0.80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G L EH1 N
🌐 IPA
/glɛn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Glenn in Braille

Here's how to represent Glenn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Glenn in braille

How to Spell the Name Glenn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Glenn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Glenn in sign language

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