Gladstone

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Old English words "glæd" (meaning happy, glad) and "stan" (meaning stone), Gladstone literally means "happiness or joyousness in a stone". It has also been associated with the surname of prominent British politician William Ewart Gladstone.
Pronunciation
GLAD-stən(English)
The name Gladstone is pronounced as "GLAD-stohn"
Popularity
Gladstone is not a common name, and its popularity is low in most countries. It is ranked as the 12,919th most popular name in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration.

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Gladstone Name meanings & History

Derived from the Old English words "glæd" (meaning happy, glad) and "stan" (meaning stone), Gladstone literally means "happiness or joyousness in a stone". It has also been associated with the surname of prominent British politician William Ewart Gladstone. Transferred use of the surname Gladstone. A famous bearer of the surname was William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), four-time British Prime Minister. Gladstone has traditionally been used as a masculine name, but variations like Gladys and Gladwin have been used for females as well. It is a name with a rich history and association with famous historical figures, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet significant name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Gladstone: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gladstone:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter

L: Lover,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lovely,Lazy,Liaison

A: Angry,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive

D: Demanding,Daddy,Determined,Doting,Dutiful,Domestic

S: Sensuality,Solidity,Sex,Security,Social Standing,Status,Success

T: Testy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tireless,Talkative,Touchy,Tacky

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obstinate

N: Nice,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis

E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten

Gladstone is:

  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Gladstone is undoubtedly William Ewart Gladstone, a British politician who served four terms as Prime Minister in the 19th century. Other famous Gladstones include Gladstone Pottery Museum, Perry Gladstone Christie (Canadian novelist), Gladstone Wilson (former Jamaican Prime Minister), and Gladstone Anderson (Jamaican musician).

2.) GLADSTONE (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from a place-name composed of the Old English elements glcvd (kite) and stan (rock, stone). (GLAD-STONE)


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