Galinda is a unique and captivating female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'calm and bright'. It is derived from the Latin word 'galanus', which translates to 'calm' or 'bright'. Galinda is often associated with its more popular counterpart, Galena, but it possesses a distinct charm all its own. In literature, Galinda is notably used in L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" series as the given name of Princess Ozma before she became Glinda the Good Witch. This usage has further contributed to the name's uniqueness and intrigue.
Galinda saw a combined total of 11 newborns in the years 1959 and 1970, with a slightly higher number born in 1959 compared to 1970.