Gloria

Girl's name

Gloria is a Latin name meaning "glory" or "praise." It is derived from the Latin word "gloria," which carries the same meaning.

Meaning Glory
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 447
Peak year 1947

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Gloria Steinem - Feminist activist and writer.
  • Gloria Estefan - Singer and songwriter.
  • Gloria Vanderbilt - Fashion designer and socialite.
  • Gloria Gaynor - Singer known for "I Will Survive."
  • Gloria Swanson - Actress from the silent film era.
  • Gloria Allred - Prominent women's rights attorney.
  • Gloria Stuart - Actress, oldest Oscar nominee for "Titanic."
  • Gloria Trevi - Mexican singer-songwriter and actress.
  • Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo - Former President of the Philippines.
  • Gloria Grahame - Academy Award-winning actress from the 1940s-1950s.

Sisters for Gloria

Girl names closely related to Gloria

Brothers for Gloria

Boy names closely related to Gloria

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Gloria

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