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  WENDY

The meaning of the unisex name Wendy is FORM OF GWENDOLYN, MEANING &#39

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.
German meaning
The name Wendy is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Wendy is: Family; Wanderer.
American meaning
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.
English meaning

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

YearGirl Births
2024224 births
2023176 births
2022192 births
2021196 births
2020196 births
2019222 births
2018273 births
2017229 births
2016328 births
2015288 births
2014358 births
2013395 births
2012357 births
2011415 births
2010498 births
2009599 births

 WENDY as a boy

YearBoy Births
20115 births
20065 births
20047 births
20036 births
20018 births
20009 births
19996 births
19976 births
199610 births
19958 births
19948 births
199314 births
199124 births
199016 births
198918 births
198810 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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