Wanda
wa(n)-da
US Popularity:10255
Origin:German
Meaning:Wanderer; A Wend
Wanda is a feminine name of German and Polish origin, meaning “wanderer” or "a Wend." The meaning “wanderer” is sure to inspire your little adventurer to go forth and experience all that the world has to offer. Alternatively, The Wends were an ancient Slavic tribe who lived near Germanic settlements. This name became famous in Poland due to the legend of Princess Wanda, the daughter of the founder of Kraków—the former capital of Poland. Once her father, Krakus, passed, Princess Wanda assumed her father's position as leader of the Vandals. Wanda has recently become particularly popular due to Marvel superhero and member of the Avengers, Wanda Maximoff. Known for her immense power and energy manipulation abilities, she is a well-loved character in the franchise. Wanda is a fabled name with legendary origins that will surely inspire baby to forge an extraordinary path of their own.
Wanda Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wanda is currently #2701 on The Bump
Girl:Wanda is currently #1833 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wanda is currently #10255 in U.S. births
Girl:Wanda is currently #5924 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#5924
in 2023
- 310
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 310
Name Doctor, Wanda
Behind the Name, Wanda, April 2024
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Wanda'
IMDb, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Elizabeth Olsen: Wanda Maximoff, Scarlet Witch
Brooklyn Museum, Wanda
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