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Glenn (name) means a male given name, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Glen(n), meaning "of the valley.". Example: “His grandfather was named Glenn after a family tradition.”
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A male given name, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Glen(n), meaning "of the valley."
"His grandfather was named Glenn after a family tradition."
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What does “Glenn” mean?
The word “Glenn” means a male given name, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Glen(n), meaning "of the valley.".
How do you pronounce “Glenn”?
“Glenn” is pronounced glehn (/ɡlɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Glenn” in a sentence?
Here is “Glenn” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was named Glenn after a family tradition.”
What part of speech is “Glenn”?
“Glenn” is a name.
Is “Glenn” a common word?
“Glenn” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Glenn" and "Glen"?
"Glenn" and "Glen" are spelling variants of the same name, both linked to the Scottish Gaelic word for a valley. "Glenn" with a double n is a common spelling for the given name, while "Glen" with one n is both a given name and the ordinary English word for a narrow valley.
Is "Glenn" a first name or a surname?
"Glenn" is chiefly a male given name, but it also exists as a surname derived from the same Scottish Gaelic root. As a first name it means roughly "of the valley."
Is "Glenn" used for boys or girls?
"Glenn" is traditionally a male given name. The related spelling "Glenna" is sometimes used as a feminine form.
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