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Glendora

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Pronounced glen-DOR-ah /ɡlɛnˈdɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Glendora blends Glen, from the Gaelic for 'valley,' with the -dora ending ('gift,' from Greek doron); it is also a California town name.Low

In 30 seconds: A scenic blend: Glendora joins Glen ('valley') to -dora ('gift') (said 'glen-DOR-ah'). Melodic and vintage.
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningGlendora blends Glen, from the Gaelic for 'valley,' with the -dora ending ('gift,' from Greek doron); it is also a California town name.
U.S. rank (1984)#9518 ↗ Rising
1984 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195618831984

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Glendora pairs Glen ('valley') with -dora ('gift'). It crested near 1956 before fading; the name also marks a California town (said 'glen-DOR-ah').

It became uncommon after mid-century. Pretty, rolling, and period.

Did you know? Glendora was most common around 1956, when blended -dora names were in vogue.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Glendora — Blend of Glen ('valley') + -dora ('gift'); also a CA town

Variations

GlendaGlendoraGlennora

Nicknames

GlenDora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glendora mean?

Glendora blends Glen, 'valley,' with -dora, 'gift.'

How do you pronounce Glendora?

It's said glen-DOR-ah /ɡlɛnˈdɔːr.ə/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Glendora a place name too?

Yes — it's also a town in California.

How popular is Glendora?

Glendora saw modest use around the mid-nineteen-fifties and has been uncommon since.

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