The nameGlenda
Glenda is a Welsh name of purity and goodness. It was a top 80 American name in 1944.
- Girl's name
- Welsh
Meaning
Glenda comes from the Welsh glan, "pure, holy", and da, "good".
Origin
Welsh.
History
In the United States Glenda reached 79th place in 1944.
Did you know?
- After winning two Oscars for best actress, Glenda Jackson was a Labour member of Parliament from 1992 to 2015.
Famous people named Glenda
- Glenda Jackson, actress and politician
Popularity of the name Glenda
Glenda in the United States
Glenda was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 35,314 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Glenda. Its rise began around 1933, and it peaked in 1950. Half of all babies named Glenda in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 23 births a year.
Sibling names for Glenda
Names from the same generation as Glenda, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Glenda mean?
Glenda comes from the Welsh glan, "pure, holy", and da, "good".
What is the origin of the name Glenda?
Welsh.
Is Glenda a girl's or a boy's name?
Glenda is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Glenda?
In 2024, Glenda was the 5367th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 24 births.
What are good sibling names for Glenda?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gladys, Angelita, Alycia and Candice for a sister, Rosendo, Armand, Geoffrey and Michel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Glenda?
Glenda Jackson, actress and politician.