Blenda is a unisex given name. It is used as a feminine given name in Sweden, and its origin is not clear. However, it seems to be derived from the Swedish verb blända meaning "to be blinded by the sun." Notable people with the name include:
Female First name Blenda Björck (1885–1978), Swedish politician Blenda Ljungberg (1907–1994), Swedish politician Blenda Wilson (born 1941), American university administrator
Middle name Ester Blenda Nordström (1891–1948), Swedish journalist, writer and explorer
Male Blenda Gay (1950–1976), murdered American football player
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