What does Gladwin mean?

Gladwin as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Gladwin is "bright friend". Surname. Derived from a medieval name from glæd wine.

ENDS WITH -win

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, bright, friend, surname, medieval

Variations

VARIANTS Gladwinn, Gladwyn, Gladwynne

How popular is Gladwin?

Gladwin is an uncommon first name for men but a very popular surname for both adults and children (#38771 out of 150436, Top 26%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Alain, Aldin, Aldrin, Aldwin, Alwin, Baldwin, Balldwin (see Baldwin), Blain, Bradin, Darwin, Eadin, Edwin▼, Eldin, Eldwin, Elwin▼, Gaddis, Gadi, Galin, Galvin, Gamlin, Garin, Garlin, Garmin, Garrin, Garvin, Garwen, Garwin, Garwyn, Gavin▼, Gawain, Gawan, Gaylin, Giladi, Glade, Glades, Glendin (see Glendon), Glin, Godin, Godwin, Godwinn, Godwyn, Goldewin (see Goldwin), Goldwin, Goldwinn (see Goldwin), Goldwyn, Goodwin, Goodwinn, Goodwyn, Gwin, Haddin, Hadwin, Hardwin, Hedwin, Kadin▼, Marwin, Medwin, Saladin, Slavin, Slawin (see Slavin) and Walwin. These names tend to be more commonly used than Gladwin.