Origin and Meaning of Glenda
Meaning & Origin
Fair, pure, and blessed
Origin: Welsh - Derived from the Welsh words 'glen' meaning 'valley' and 'da' meaning 'good' or 'fair'.
Interesting Facts
- Glenda gained popularity largely due to the character Glenda the Good Witch from L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', which was later adapted into various films.
- The name is mostly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Notable bearers of the name include Glenda Jackson, a British actress and politician, and Glenda Adams, an Australian novelist.
- Glenda saw a surge in popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s, before gradually declining in use.
- Related names or variations include Gwendolyn and Glenda's diminutives like Glen or Glyn.