Wendal
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wendal
Wendal is a variant spelling of Wendell, derived from the Germanic tribal name Wendel or Vandal, meaning "wanderer" or referring to the Vandal people.
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Etymology
Wendal is a variant spelling of Wendell, derived from the Germanic tribal name Wendel or Vandal, meaning "wanderer" or referring to the Vandal people. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with historical popularity in Germanic and Anglo-Saxon communities, though it has no strong association with any particular religion.
Wendal currently ranks #8,104 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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