Gwenda
Gwenda is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Meaning
Fair, blessed, or good.
Origin and history
Gwenda is a female name of Welsh origin, created as a blend of 'gwen' (fair, blessed, white) and names ending in '-da' or from Welsh 'da' (good). It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and Britain but is now rare for modern newborns. Today, it is perceived as a classic, soft Welsh name with vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,264 babies in the United States have been named Gwenda since 1880. It ranks #3700 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
- AR (6.9 %)
- MS (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 183 |
| 1940-1950 | 451 |
| 1950-1960 | 895 |
| 1960-1970 | 484 |
| 1970-1980 | 161 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gwenda
- Gwenda Bond: Author, Novelist
- Gwenda Hawkes: Race car driver
Nicknames
Gwen
Fun facts
- The element 'gwen' is a feminine form of 'gwyn', meaning white, fair, or blessed, a common root in traditional Welsh names.
- Gwenda saw its peak popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.