Girl’s Name Glenda

Discover the meaning; origin and popularity of this Welsh name. Glenda is an attractive female name that originates from Wales. The name is an easy name to pronounce as it’s only composed of 2 syllables ‘Glen-da’.

Meaning of the name Glenda

Glenda is formed from two Welsh words ‘glân’ which means holy or pure and ‘da’ which means good.

The Popularity of the Name

Glenda was not in the top 100 baby girls’ names in Wales in 2012 (figures from the ONS). However, people called this name can still be found in many Welsh towns and villages.

Famous People

Here is a brief list of people with the 1st name Glenda:

• Glenda Jackson – is a Politician who represented the Labour party and before politics she was an actress who starred in the films ‘Women in Love’ and ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’.
• Glenda Linscott – is an Australian actress who appeared in the soap series Neighbors.

Useful Resources

• Our detailed list of Welsh girl’s names.