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It doesn't bother me that it was invented recently, but it does bother me that I just don't think it sounds good. Too strong association with Glen, which to me says a dorky, boring sort of guy in late middle age - and that impression isn't improved on a Glenda.

I like it. Don't love it. I have an aunt Glenora. I prefer Glenda to that. It reminds me a bit of Gilda which is one of my very favorites, so I could see myself warming up to it further.

It doesn't bother me that it was coined in the 20th century. I always associate it with a witch because it's close to Glinda, The Good Witch of the North. Well, at least she was a good witch. But I'm still not crazy about it. I had a friend whose sister was named Glenda after their father, Glen.

No, it doesn't bother me; it wasn't invented all that recently.
I think it's way cuter than Brenda, but I wouldn't use it or want to be called it.

The lack of history wouldn’t bother me. But I much prefer Glenna. Glenda is too “good witch” and reminiscent of Linda, which I find dated.