Glenda name meaning
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What does Glenda mean?
Eminent Glenda largely is used in Welsh, English and German is of Celtic and Welsh origin, meaning of Glenda is "Holy or Clean and Good" is given to both boys and girls.
Glenda is a feminine variant of Glenn. Widespread Glenn came from Celtic, Gaelic and Welsh, meaning of Glenn is "From the Valley and Valley". Glenda is feminine of Glen. Glen is a variant form of celebrated and perennial Glenn.
Glen is form of A Surname, Originally a Gaelic Place Name: in Scottish and English languages. Prevailing Glen came from Celtic and Gaelic, meaning of Glen is "From the Valley and Tal".
How do I pronounce Glenda?
The two syllabled name Glenda is pronounced, g-len-da. Some people pronounce it as gl(e)-nda.
Variants of Glenda
How popular is the name Glenda?
a popular name in United States having over 109349 recievers in 147 years of usage. At the peak of its usage in 1944, it ranked 79th when 4215 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.
Additionally, the given name has been in the top 100 baby names 12 times Glenda was a common name in New South Wales. Over 1234 babies have been named Glenda since 1952.
At its zenith in 1952,. After 9 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Glenda is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.
In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 54 on girl names chart when 79 babies were given the name Glenda. There are over 284 babies that have been given the name Glenda in Queensland.
Glenda is a unique baby name in Ireland, it had been in use since 1965 and was last seen in 1997, during its 25 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 200 names.
In 1977, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 183 on girl names chart when 31 babies were named Glenda. Over 312 babies in Ireland have been named Glenda.
Glenda is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales still in use today.
It had a short run of 9 years on France girl names chart. But Glenda is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Honduras, Ecuador, Guatemala, Canada, El Salvador, Australia, England, South Africa, Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico.
At least, 380000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 5368 | 23 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 6436 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 4933 | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 5146 | 24 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 5597 | 22 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 5302 | 24 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 5333 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 4338 | 33 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 4973 | 27 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 4655 | 30 |
Facts
Glenda in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 0 | 5 | 174 | 73 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 9 |
 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 33 |
 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Glenda
You are never bored. Even when you are alone. Due to your naivety, you are taken advantage of very often. You possess persistence and clarity when it comes to searching for the truth. Having letter A at the end of your name symbolizes your free thinking and an open mind. Greater knowledge and truth drive you to explore constantly. Meditation is your thing. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with.
If you like Glenda, you would love these names
- Tremain - Tremain's meaning is From the Stone House or From the House By the Rock came from Celtic, principally used in English is given to baby boys
- Veva - Customary and Classy girl name Veva is used majorly in English. Its origin is in Celtic, Veva means "White Wave and White and Smooth". Veva is a short version of Genevieve.
- Maeva - Rare girl name Maeva has its origin in Celtic, Maeva means "Welcome or Intoxicating" is used predominantly in Irish
- Nanuk - Girl name Nanuk is originated from Old English, Arabic and Hebrew, Nanuk means "God's Flavour, Graceful and He (God) Was Gracious". Nanuk is a derivation of Nancy.
- Harvi - Recent and Unorthodox Harvi is used in Malayalam and Hindi came from Celtic, Harvi means "Battle Worthy or Fine" is given to both sexes
Sibling Names for Glenda
If you're considering the name Glenda for your baby girl, you might be searching for the perfect sibling names to match. From classic choices to more unique options, we've compiled a list of potential sibling names that complement Glenda's charming and timeless appeal. Consider these suggestions as you embark on your baby naming journey.
Sister to Glenda
Names for Glenda's brother
Famous people named Glenda
- Glenda Collins, former British pop music singer active
- Glenda Braganza, Canadian television and stage actress
- Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of 'Harper’s Bazaar'
- Glenda Jackson, British actress and former Labour Party politician
- Glenda Farrell, American actress of film, television, and theater
- Glenda Hood, U.S. politician,
- Glenda Linscott, Rhodesian-born English Australian actress and director
- Glenda Hatchett, star of the former court show
- Glenda Goertzen, Canadian author of children's and young adult fantasy
- Glenda Adams, Australian novelist and short story writer
- Glenda Dickerson, iconic director, folklorist, adaptor, writer, choreographer
- Glenda Green, American artist, academic and author
- Glenda Reyna in Episode #1.12 as
- Glenda Corneilse in Comfort Fit as Actress
- Glenda Díaz Rigau in Corte tropical as Actress
- Glenda Chism in My Girl as Actress
- Glenda Morgan Brown in Sudden Death as Actress
- Glenda McKay in Episode #1.2030 as Actress
- Glenda Pannell in Walk the Line as Actress
- Glenda MacInnis in Chambers Gate as Actress
- Actor Glenda Allen, well-known for movie Dracula A.D. 1972
- Glenda Araneta portrayed the minor role of N in 1985 comedy flick Manoy, hindi ka na makakaisa.
- In 1976 drama film, Snake Dancer, Glenda Kemp played Glenda Williams.
Lists having Glenda
- Boys names beginning with G
- Girls names beginning with G
- American Baby Names
- Celtic Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Welsh Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Girl names that ends with -nda
- Popular Girl Names in United States (1952)
- Popular Girl Names in New South Wales (1961)
- Popular Girl Names in Queensland (1964)
- Baby Names that mean Holy
- Baby Names that mean Clean
- Baby Names that mean Good
- Baby Names that mean Divine
- Baby Names that mean Goodness
- Baby Names that mean Pure
- Baby Names that mean Valley
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
- NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names