Gelinda
juh-LIN-duh
Gelinda is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “A variant of 'Glenda' (Welsh for 'holy, pure'). It is a variant of a Welsh name.”, and peaked in popularity in 1964.
What Gelinda Means
“A variant of 'Glenda' (Welsh for 'holy, pure'). It is a variant of a Welsh name.”
The Story of Gelinda
This name carries the ancient purity of Welsh traditions, a gentle echo from a time when words held profound, sacred meaning.
Gelinda is a gentle variation of the Welsh name Glenda, meaning 'holy' or 'pure'. This name traveled from its Welsh roots, gaining a soft cadence that speaks of quiet strength and inherent goodness.
You envision your daughter as someone with a pure heart, a creative soul who navigates life with a calm and kind spirit. This name feels like the promise of that gentle, creative essence within her.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1964
Total Births
35
First Recorded
1953
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