Vendela
Swedish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Vendela
Vendela is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Vendill, which may relate to the Proto-Germanic root meaning "to turn" or "to wind," though the exact etymology is disputed among scholars.
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Etymology
Vendela is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name Vendill, which may relate to the Proto-Germanic root meaning "to turn" or "to wind," though the exact etymology is disputed among scholars. The name is primarily used in Sweden and other Nordic countries, with historical roots in Germanic and Norse traditions; it has remained moderately popular in Scandinavia since the medieval period.
Vendela currently ranks #19,425 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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