Glendora
Glendora is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Valley gift or gift from the glen.
Origin and history
Glendora is a modern blend name combining the Scottish Gaelic element 'glen' (meaning valley) with 'Dora' or 'Dora' from the Greek word for gift. It was used as a feminine name in the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Today it is exceptionally rare in American birth records, though it remains recognizable as a place name in California.
Popularity in the United States
2,350 babies in the United States have been named Glendora since 1880. It ranks #3635 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (12.4 %)
- IN (11.9 %)
- PA (11.9 %)
- NC (9.2 %)
- MI (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 37 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 275 |
| 1920-1930 | 548 |
| 1930-1940 | 347 |
| 1940-1950 | 286 |
| 1950-1960 | 456 |
| 1960-1970 | 253 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 11 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Glen, Glennie, Dora
Fun facts
- Glendora is widely recognized in California as the name of a city in the San Gabriel Valley, incorporated in 1911.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity in the 1920s and 1930s before falling out of common usage.