Wandy
wa(n)-dy
US Popularity:11938
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Slavic
Meaning:The tribe of the Vandals; Twisted; The Mediterranean Sea; Wanderer; Sheperdess
Wandy is a gender-neutral name. Related to the name Wanda, it means “the tribe of the Vandals.” The etymology behind vandals remains unclear, although two arguments are put forward. As a derivative of the German adjective wanđaz, it can mean “twisted”, and as a derivative of wendelsǣ, it can be translated as “the Mediterranean Sea_._” Meanwhile, Slavic sources interpret the moniker as “wanderer” or “shepherdess.” Notable namesakes include two Dominican professional baseball pitchers, Wandy Peralta and Wandy Rodriguez, making this name a pretty good catch for your little one!
Wandy Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1990
#20632
in 1990
- 9225
from 1980
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