Glendy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationGLEN-dee / ˈɡlɛn.diEnglish; Spanish
Meaning
English: Bright; Spanish: Derived from Glenda
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Glendy is often considered a modern variation of Glenda, which has Welsh origins. Glenda itself means 'fair' or 'holy'. The name Glendy may also be influenced by contemporary naming trends that favor unique and melodic names. It is not widely used and remains relatively uncommon.
Trend Summary
The name Glendy is rare and has not shown significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Glenda
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Glendy was first seen in the United States in 1978. Glendy has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Glendy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Glendy (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 |