Glenda Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGLEN-duh / /ˈɡlɛndə/Welsh; English
Meaning
Welsh: fair, pure; English: bright, shining
Historical & Cultural Background
Glenda is a name of Welsh origin, derived from the elements 'glen' meaning 'valley' and 'da' meaning 'good'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been used predominantly for females, though it can be considered unisex.
Similar Names
Variants
- Glend
- Glendy
International Variants
- Glenda (Spanish)
- Glenda (Italian)
Famous people named Glenda
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Glenda was first seen in the United States in 1935. Glenda has ranked as high as #920 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Glenda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Glenda
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |