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Glenn (name)

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Glenn
Pronunciation/ˈɡlɛn/
GenderMale (rarely female)
Origin
MeaningValley
Region of originIrish
Other names
Related namesGlen, Glyn

Glenn is a given name and a surname.

Name

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The surname Glenn is derived from the Irish name gleann. In the 19th century, Glenn also became common as a given name in English speaking cultures.

In Sweden, Glenn is relatively common first name in the western parts of the country but especially Gothenburg, originally due to a large and influential population of emigrated Scotsmen, especially in the city's early centuries.[citation needed] The name was very prevalent in the local football team IFK Göteborg which in the early 1980s had no fewer than four players named Glenn, including Glenn Hysén and Glenn Strömberg.

Given name

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Glenn may refer to:

In music

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Fictional characters

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Surname

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Fictional characters

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  • George Glenn, fictional character from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
  • Marlena Glenn, maiden name of Queen Marlena, fictional character from the Masters of the Universe franchise, queen consort of Eternos and mother of He-Manʼs alter ego Prince Adam.
  • Ted Glen, fictional character and friend of Pat in Postman Pat series.

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