Wendle
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wendle
Wendle is derived from the Old High German name Wendel, meaning "one who wanders" or "wanderer," from the root word "wend" (to go or turn).
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Etymology
Wendle is derived from the Old High German name Wendel, meaning "one who wanders" or "wanderer," from the root word "wend" (to go or turn). The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Germany and later adoption in English-speaking countries, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Wendle currently ranks #4,536 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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