Glenda
Pronunciation: [ gl-EHND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glenda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 138 babies have been named Glenda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glenda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,865 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,865
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Glenda
Glenda is a boy name .
Is Glenda a boy or girl name? Glenda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,865 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,321. Glenda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Glenda is currently ranked #17,865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glenda include Gle, Glen, Gleny, Glenie, Gly, Glie, and Glekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Glenda include Glenn, Glen . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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