Wanda
Polish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wanda
Wanda derives from the Wandal or Vandal tribes of Germanic origin, meaning "wanderer" or "one who wanders." The name became popular in Poland and other Slavic countries during the medieval period, and was adopted across Europe and North America in the 20th century, with notable bearers including actress Wanda Sykes and fictional character Wanda Maximoff.
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Etymology
Wanda derives from the Wandal or Vandal tribes of Germanic origin, meaning "wanderer" or "one who wanders." The name became popular in Poland and other Slavic countries during the medieval period, and was adopted across Europe and North America in the 20th century, with notable bearers including actress Wanda Sykes and fictional character Wanda Maximoff.
Wanda currently ranks #6,096 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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