Glenda
pure and good (Welsh)
Glenda is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 188, with 41,432 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
pure and good (Welsh)
Glenda was created in Wales in the early 20th century based on Welsh linguistic roots before becoming popular throughout the Anglosphere. In the Philippines, it gained strong traction during the mid-20th century following the American period and remains a familiar classic name among Generation X and Baby Boomer demographics.
Glenda is a 20th-century name of Welsh derivation, formed from Welsh 'glân' (clean, pure, holy) and 'da' (good). It was adopted widely in the English-speaking world and introduced to the Philippines through American colonial and cultural influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Glen, Leng, or Glyn. Often found as a standalone first name, though occasionally paired in compound names such as Glenda Marie or Mary Glenda.
Related forms
- Glenda Welsh
- Glenda English
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Glenda with common surname pairs
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How do I use Glenda with two Filipino surnames?
Glenda is the given name. The full name is Glenda + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Glenda a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Glenda is number 188, with 41,432 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.