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Glen

sunlit meadow

Male English / Scottish Gaelic / Irish Potter Tradition / Celtic Folk / Irish / Gaelic / Celtic / Scottish / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / United States / Australian 1 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites

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Name

Glen

Origin

English / Scottish Gaelic / Irish Potter Tradition / Celtic Folk / Irish / Gaelic / Celtic / Scottish / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / United States / Australian

Gender

Male

Meaning

sunlit meadow

Detailed Meaning

Glen refers to a narrow valley nestled between hills, often lush with grass and threaded by a quiet stream. It carries a peaceful, pastoral quality that feels deeply rooted in the landscape. A name that evokes stillness, natural beauty, and a sense of belonging to the earth.

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Syllable Breakdown

1. glen (prefix)

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Glen Name Meaning and Style

Glen is a male name of English / Scottish Gaelic / Irish Potter Tradition / Celtic Folk / Irish / Gaelic / Celtic / Scottish / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / United States / Australian origin, meaning sunlit meadow.

It appears in the Aesthetic, American, Artisan name collections and has 1 syllable. Browse the related English / Scottish Gaelic / Irish Potter Tradition / Celtic Folk / Irish / Gaelic / Celtic / Scottish / Modern American / Contemporary U.S. / United States / Australian names below for alternatives with a similar background.