Wendy
we(n)-dy
US Popularity:2442
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Welsh
Meaning:White; White ring
Wendy is a feminine name of English origin, meaning “friend,” and what better pal to have than your bouncing bundle of joy! Playwright J.M. Barrie first coined the gorgeous name as a leading character in the classic Peter Pan in 1904. As the story goes, Barrie was given the formidable nickname “fwendy” by a childhood acquaintance, which would make its way to the big time years later. For an extra touch, Wendy can also be a cute nickname for the Welsh name Gwendolen, meaning "white" and possibly "white ring." This can create images of snow, flower petals, and angel halos for baby to enjoy at their start to life. Have your darling Wendy feel young forever with this cute and preppy name.
Wendy Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wendy is currently #643 on The Bump
Girl:Wendy is currently #464 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wendy is currently #2442 in U.S. births
Girl:Wendy is currently #1298 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1298
in 2023
- 45
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 311
WordSense, Wendy
Online Etymology Dictionary, Wendy, October 2017
Behind the Name, Wendy, June 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, Gwendolyn, October 2017
Behind the Name, Gwendolen, June 2023
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