Wendie
Germanic/Welsh · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Wendie
Wendie is a feminine given name meaning "fair" or "white" derived from the Germanic element "wend" or related to the Old English "wending," though it is most commonly understood as a variant spelling of Wendy, which comes from the Welsh name Gwendolyn meaning "fair" or "blessed." The name gained popularity in English-speaking cultures during the 20th century, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious affiliation and usage primarily among Christian-majority populations.
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Etymology
Wendie is a feminine given name meaning "fair" or "white" derived from the Germanic element "wend" or related to the Old English "wending," though it is most commonly understood as a variant spelling of Wendy, which comes from the Welsh name Gwendolyn meaning "fair" or "blessed." The name gained popularity in English-speaking cultures during the 20th century, particularly in North America and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious affiliation and usage primarily among Christian-majority populations.
Wendie currently ranks #16,885 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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