Glenda

Pronunciation: [ gl-EHND-uh ]

Boy Name #17,865 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Glenda is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gl-EHND-uh.

Parents who love the name Glenda often also consider Gladys, Glenna, Glenn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,865
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Glenn #1366 Glen #2326

Nicknames

Gle Gly Gleie Glenie

Also a Girl Name

Glenda is also used as a girl name, ranked #5321.

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Similar Names

Gladys Glenna Glenn Glenn Glen Glennie Gloria Glendora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenda

Is Glenda a boy or girl name?

Glenda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17865. As a girl name, it is ranked #5321. Glenda is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Glenda?

Glenda is pronounced gl-EHND-uh.

How popular is the name Glenda?

Glenda is currently ranked #17865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Glenda?

Common nicknames for Glenda include Gle, Gly, Gleie, and Glenie.

Is Glenda a common or rare name?

Glenda is an uncommon name, ranked #17865 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Gly, Gleie, and Glenie. 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.