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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Glory, honor
- Origin
- English (from Latin gloria via Old French, variant of Gloria)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- GLOR-ee
Glory carries a clear, literal meaning — glory and honor — and traces back through Old French to the Latin gloria, making it essentially a plainer, one-word form of Gloria. It works for any child, pronounced GLOR-ee, and has a clean, modern feel.
Meaning & Origin of Glory
Meaning: Glory, honor.
Origin: English (from Latin gloria via Old French, variant of Gloria).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Glory
GLOR-eeIPA /ˈglɔːri/
Popularity of Glory
Glory reached its highest point in 1945, ranking #1025 with 57 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it ranked #2134, given to 89 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Glory mean?
Glory, honor. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Glory?
Glory is pronounced GLOR-ee (IPA: /ˈglɔːri/).
Is Glory a popular name right now?
Glory peaked at #1025 in 1945 and is ranked #2134 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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