Glad

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Glad 1
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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Swedish
Pronounced Pron. GLAHD  [key]
Other Forms FormsGladh

Meaning & History

Swedish soldier name meaning "happy".

Soldier names became common in the Swedish military in the 17th and 18th century. The soldiers were required to have a unique surname in order to distinguish them from each other.

The names could be taken from a trait (like in this case, happy) or from military terms.
Added 9/22/2011 by Beautiful Victory

Glad 2
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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From a short form of the various Old English personal names with a first element glæd "shining, joyful". Compare Gladwin.
Added 6/30/2016 by anonymous

Glad 3
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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English, Scandinavian

Meaning & History

Nickname for a cheerful person, from Middle English, Scandinavian glad "merry, jolly".
Added 6/30/2016 by anonymous