Glynda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Glynda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,237 babies have been named Glynda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Glynda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,581 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,581
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Glynda
Glynda is a girl name .
Glynda is currently ranked #23,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Glynda include Gly, Glyn, Glyny, Glynie, Glie, and Glykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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