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Glenn Wright

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Given Name
Glenn
Surname
Wright

The Name Glenn

Origin
Scottish
Meaning
A valley or glen, referring to a person who lived in a valley.
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The Wright Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A maker or builder of something, often used as a suffix for various craftspeople (wheelwright, playwright, etc.).
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