WENDY
The meaning of the unisex name Wendy is FORM OF GWENDOLYN, MEANING '
Details on WENDY:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Variant of wanda: family
- Popularity for Girl:
- 2,098th in the USA (top 10%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 30,065th in the USA (bottom 40%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
224 births
WENDY as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
WENDY as a BOY in 2011
The meaning(s) of WENDY:
The name Wendy is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Wendy is: Family; Wanderer.
The name Wendy is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wendy is: Family; Wanderer.
The name Wendy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Wendy is: Literary; a created name that first appeared in James Banie's Peter Pan.
USA SSA birth(s) for WENDY:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name WENDY
WENDY as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 224 births |
| 2023 | 176 births |
| 2022 | 192 births |
| 2021 | 196 births |
| 2020 | 196 births |
| 2019 | 222 births |
| 2018 | 273 births |
| 2017 | 229 births |
| 2016 | 328 births |
| 2015 | 288 births |
| 2014 | 358 births |
| 2013 | 395 births |
| 2012 | 357 births |
| 2011 | 415 births |
| 2010 | 498 births |
| 2009 | 599 births |
WENDY as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 births |
| 2006 | 5 births |
| 2004 | 7 births |
| 2003 | 6 births |
| 2001 | 8 births |
| 2000 | 9 births |
| 1999 | 6 births |
| 1997 | 6 births |
| 1996 | 10 births |
| 1995 | 8 births |
| 1994 | 8 births |
| 1993 | 14 births |
| 1991 | 24 births |
| 1990 | 16 births |
| 1989 | 18 births |
| 1988 | 10 births |
About the name WENDY
Wendy, a name that dances lightly on the tongue, first captured the imagination in the early 20th century through J.M. Barrie's beloved character in "Peter Pan." Derived from the Welsh word "gwendydd," meaning "blessed" or "fair," Wendy evokes a sense of whimsy and enchantment, conjuring images of starlit skies and adventurous dreams. This charming name has found its way into the hearts of many across diverse cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where it has maintained enduring popularity. Symbolically associated with femininity and nurturing, Wendy embodies the spirit of a gentle caretaker, a friend to lost boys and a beacon of hope in times of uncertainty. Its soft consonants and melodic vowels create a sense of warmth, making it a timeless choice for parents looking to bestow their child with a name that carries both grace and a touch of magic. Whether whispered in a quiet moment or called out in joyous laughter, Wendy remains a name that invites love and imagination into the world.
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