Glenda

Pronunciation: [ gl-EHND-uh ]

Girl Name #5,321 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Glenda is a girl name, recorded for 24 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,321
Total SSA Count: 24

Nicknames

Gle Gly Gleie Glenie

Also a Boy Name

Glenda is also used as a boy name, ranked #17865.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5321. As a boy name, it is ranked #17865. 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 #5321 in popularity for girl 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 #5321 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Glenda

Glenda is a girl name .

Is Glenda a boy or girl name? Glenda is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,321 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,865. Glenda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Glenda is currently ranked #5,321 in popularity for girl 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.