What is the origin of the name Gelinda?

Gelinda is a name of Welsh origin.

How do you pronounce Gelinda?

Gelinda is pronounced juh-LIN-duh.

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GirlWelsh

Gelinda

juh-LIN-duh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1964

First Recorded

1953

Style

Soft & Gentle, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of 'Glenda' (Welsh for 'holy, pure'). It is a variant of a Welsh name.

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Geri Linda Glen

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Numerology

The Leader

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Nicknames

Geri Linda Glen

Spelling Variations

Glinda Gelynda

Similar Names

Glenda Wendy Rhiannon Glenys Gwenda

Personality Traits

PureKindGentleCreativeCalm

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