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Glynne

Glynne is a surname of Welsh origin, often regarded as a variant of Gwynne or Glynn. It derives from the Welsh word glyn, meaning valley, and is commonly described as toponymic, historically applied to people associated with a valley settlement. The spelling Glynne with the final -ne is one of several medieval and early modern forms that appeared in English and Anglicized Welsh records. Other common spellings include Glynn, Gwynne, and Gwynn.

In genealogical and heraldic sources, Glynne is linked with families in Wales and the border regions of

Notable bearers of the surname have appeared in various fields, including law, politics, the arts, and the

See also: Glynn, Gwynne, Wynne (surname).

England,
reflecting
historical
patterns
of
settlement
and
landholding
in
the
Welsh
Marches.
The
name
spread
through
migration
and
the
transfer
of
property
over
the
centuries,
and
in
modern
times
it
appears
in
the
United
Kingdom
and
in
diaspora
communities
in
North
America,
Australia,
and
elsewhere.
clergy,
though
specific
individuals
vary
by
era
and
region.
The
name
also
occurs
in
longer
compound
forms
in
aristocratic
or
landed
lineages,
where
it
may
appear
alongside
other
family
names
in
historical
records.