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The Name Glen - Origin and Meaning of Glen
  



The Name Glen - Origin and Meaning of Glen


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Glen

Scottish Gaelic

Usage of the Name Glen

Scottish, English

Meaning of the Name Glen

The name Glen is derived from the Scottish word "glen" meaning "valley" (originally derived from the Gaelic word "gleann"). This is also a Scottish surname.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Glen Campbell (born 1936), an American country singer, guitarist, and actor; Glen Ballard (born 1953), an American songwriter and producer; Glen Keane (born 1954), an American animator, author, and director; Glen Wesley (born 1968), a Canadian ice hockey player.
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