Glenda
Glenda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlɛndə/ · /ˈɡlɪ̟ndə/
Meaning and origin of Glenda
Root meaning: “holy, fair”
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Coined in the twentieth century from Welsh glân (“holy, fair”) and da (“good”).
How popular is Glenda?
Since 1880, 109,227 girls and 295 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #1662 in 1943. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Glenda FAQ
What does the name Glenda mean?
Glenda traces back to a root meaning "holy, fair". A female given name from Welsh. Coined in the twentieth century from Welsh glân (“holy, fair”) and da (“good”).
What is the origin of the name Glenda?
Glenda is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Glenda?
Since 1880, 109,227 girls and 295 boys in the U.S. have been named Glenda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #1662 in 1943. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Glenda a boy or girl name?
Glenda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 109,227 girls and 295 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.