Glenda Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Glenda Name at a Glance

Name	Glenda
Meaning	Derived from a compound of words meaning holy and good. Famous bearer: British actress Glenda Jackson.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Glenda Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Glenda means “Derived from a compound of words meaning holy and good. Famous bearer: British actress Glenda Jackson”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Glenda Name Origin

Our database records Glenda under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Glenda a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Glenda is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Glenda

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