Gladys

[ glad-is ]

noun

1. a female given name.

Example Sentences

While Kristofferson did sing himself, his greatest hits were those performed by others, including Ray Price singing "For the Good Time," Janis Joplin howling "Me and Bobby McGee," and the Grateful Dead, Michael Bublé, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Al Green all bringing his music to life.

From Salon

The motion was submitted by Hope councillor Gladys Healey, who claims stronger measures are needed to protect children from abuse by teachers.

From BBC

Gladys Johnston was three when she was adopted from an Irish orphanage and brought up in the Scottish Highlands as an only child.

From BBC

Catherine gave birth in an orphanage in Dublin and, because of attitudes at the time about children born out of wedlock, she was coerced into giving Gladys up for adoption.

From BBC

The results, along with further research, led Gladys to discovering the identity of her father, Irishman Joseph Quinn, and finding two half-sisters called Mari and Annette.

From BBC