Wendy
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wendy
The given name 'Wendy' is derived from the Old English word 'wendan', meaning 'to turn' or 'to bend', and is also related to the Old Norse word 'vinda', with a feminine suffix '-y' added to create a diminutive form.
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Etymology
The given name 'Wendy' is derived from the Old English word 'wendan', meaning 'to turn' or 'to bend', and is also related to the Old Norse word 'vinda', with a feminine suffix '-y' added to create a diminutive form. The name 'Wendy' is primarily associated with European cultures, particularly Scottish and English, and gained popularity in the 20th century due to J.M. Barrie's character Wendy Darling in his novel 'Peter Pan'.
Wendy currently ranks #1,347 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1967.
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