Glin
g-lin
US Popularity:5247
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Glen; Mountain valley
Glin is a masculine name of Welsh, Scottish, and Irish origin, which means "glen" or "mountain valley." It is related to the name Glyn, which is derived from the Welsh name Glyndwr with a slightly longer meaning, "valley of water." Glin has a beautiful Irish variation, Glen, as well as a Scottish and Irish version, Gleann, which comes from the Gaelic word gleana, translating to "valley." Whether you choose Glin or one of its wonderful alternatives, this name will undoubtedly inspire motivation and comfort through life's peaks and valleys.
How Popular Is The Name Glin?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1930
#3754
in 1930
+ 158
from 1925
Sources
Behind the Name, Glyn, February 2017
Name Doctor, Glyn
WordSense Dictionary, glyn
Online Etymology Dictionary, glen (n.), September 2017
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 147
WordSense Dictionary, glen
Behind the Name, Glyndwr, January 2022
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