Glenna as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Glenna

What is the meaning of the name Glenna ?

The baby name Glenna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GLEN-uh (IPA: /ˈɡlɛnə/).

Glenna is Gaelic, Scottish in Origin.

Glenna (GLEN-uh) is the feminine form of Glenn, ultimately from the Gaelic word gleann, meaning “valley” or “glen.” The name grew out of Scottish and Irish place-surnames that referenced a landscape feature and was adapted with the -a ending to signal a feminine given name in English. Its imagery evokes wooded ravines and quiet valleys, giving Glenna a nature-inflected, topographic charm.

Used in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, Glenna saw steady adoption in the United States through the 1910s–1950s, then declined after the 1970s as trend cycles shifted, now reading as a tailored vintage choice ripe for revival. Variant spellings are uncommon; related names include Glenn (masculine) and Glenda (etymologically distinct but often associated). Nicknames include Glen, Glenny, and Lena. Meanings given: “valley,” “from the glen,” or “dweller in the valley.”