Wing
English/Chinese · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wing
Wing is an English given name derived from the Old English word "winge," meaning a limb used for flight, though it is also used as a Chinese surname from the Cantonese transliteration of surnames like "Rong" (榮).
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Etymology
Wing is an English given name derived from the Old English word "winge," meaning a limb used for flight, though it is also used as a Chinese surname from the Cantonese transliteration of surnames like "Rong" (榮). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and among Chinese diaspora communities, with notable bearers including aviator Willa Brown and various individuals in aviation and entertainment fields.
Wing currently ranks #9,455 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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