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Wenche

Quick answerWenche is a Norwegian and Danish feminine given name, a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wencke, ultimately derived from the Old High German element *wini* meaning "friend." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway, and gained popularity in the 20th century without strong religious…

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#613
TrendVintage
Peak year1956
Syllables
OriginNorwegian
LanguageNorwegian
CultureNorwegian
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 11
Global rank#613

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Wenche

Wenche is a Norwegian and Danish feminine given name, a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wencke, ultimately derived from the Old High German element *wini* meaning "friend." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway, and gained popularity in the 20th century without strong religious associations.

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Etymology

Wenche is a Norwegian and Danish feminine given name, a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wencke, ultimately derived from the Old High German element *wini* meaning "friend." It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Norway, and gained popularity in the 20th century without strong religious associations.

Wenche currently ranks #613 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.

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