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Glynda

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Pronounced GLIN-duh /ˈɡlɪn.də/Medium

Meaning: A Y-spelling of Glenda (Glinda), a twentieth-century Welsh-style name usually read from 'glan' ('clean; pure; holy') and 'da' ('good'). Glinda is the Good Witch of Oz. A mid-century American form.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet Welsh-style name: Glynda reads as 'pure and good,' said 'GLIN-duh.' Vintage and rare.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningA Y-spelling of Glenda (Glinda), a twentieth-century Welsh-style name usually read from 'glan' ('clean; pure; holy') and 'da' ('good'). Glinda is the Good Witch of Oz. A mid-century American form.
U.S. rank (1985)#8649 ↗ Rising
1985 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,425

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719251985

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

Glynda respells Glenda (Glinda), a Welsh-style name read from 'glan' ('pure; holy') and 'da' ('good'); Glinda is the Good Witch of Oz. It saw mid-century use, peaked in 1947, and faded after (said 'GLIN-duh').

Glynda belonged to the postwar generation and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and sweet.

Did you know? Glynda is a Y-spelling of Glenda ('pure and good') that peaked around 1947 — sharing its sound with Oz's Good Witch Glinda.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Glynda — Variant of Glenda/Glinda; Welsh 'pure and good'

Variations

GlendaGlindaGlynnda

Nicknames

GlynLynda

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If you like Glynda…

Glenda— the standard spelling
Glinda— a like Oz spelling
Linda— a like -inda name
Brenda— a like postwar pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Glynda mean?

Glynda is a variant of Glenda/Glinda, from Welsh elements read as 'pure and good.'

How do you pronounce Glynda?

It's said GLIN-duh /ˈɡlɪn.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Glynda a boy or girl name?

Glynda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Glynda?

Glynda peaked in the late nineteen-forties and is rare today.

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