Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡlʌv.əɹ/(American English) /ˈɡlʌv.ə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name for a person who made or sold gloves, from Middle English glovere. Categories Blues Hall of Fame inductees, choreographers, clothing, craftsmanship, ends in -er, English nouns, Star Wars actors, word names