Glenda
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Glenda
The name 'Glenda' is a modern feminine given name derived from Welsh elements *glân* (meaning "pure, holy") and *da* (meaning "good"), thus signifying "pure and good." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The name 'Glenda' is a modern feminine given name derived from Welsh elements *glân* (meaning "pure, holy") and *da* (meaning "good"), thus signifying "pure and good." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.
Glenda currently ranks #5,987 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1950.
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