NAME PROFILE
Penney
A combination of the Gaelic 'glen' meaning valley and the Greek 'dora' meaning gift; Glendora represents a precious gift from the valley. This name suggests a person who is both deeply grounded and naturally generous, possessing a peaceful spirit that brings comfort to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,951 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1942 |
| Most recent | 1973 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 27%CA — 24%MI — 22%TX — 17%OH — 10%
Notable People
Glendora Folsom (Pioneering public access television host) · Glendora Putnam (Distinguished civil rights attorney) · Glendora (American singer known for hit vocal tracks) · Glendora Hand (Famous frontier dance hall singer) · Glendora Mills (Prominent author and community advocate)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GlenDoraDorieGlennie
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