What does the name Glenda mean?

The name Glenda means "Pure and good".

What is the origin of the name Glenda?

Glenda is a name of Welsh origin.

In 2023, 24 babies were named Glenda in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Glenda is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 24 →

All-Time Total: 109,140

Peak Year: 1950

Glenda is of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh elements "glyn" meaning "pure" and "da" meaning "good."

Glenda Jackson - Actress and former British politician.
Glenda Adams - Australian author and academic.
Glenda Gilson - Irish model and television presenter.
Glenda Bailey - Editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar magazine.
Glenda Linscott - Australian actress known for "The Flying Doctors."
Glenda Ritz - American educator and former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Girl names closely related to Glenda

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Boy names closely related to Glenda

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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