Glenn

Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish
Pronounced Pron. GLEHN
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Meaning & History

Derived from Gaelic gleann "valley". A famous bearer was American astronaut John Glenn (1921-2016).

Related Names

VariantGlen
Other Languages & CulturesGlynn(Cornish) Glynn(Welsh)
Given Name DescendantsGlenn, Glenna(Scottish)

Entry updated February 28, 2019