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Wendy name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Wendy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Wendy
User Submitted Origins
English
65%
American
13%
Scottish
3%
Mexican
3%
Fiction
3%
Latin
3%
Australian
3%
Spanish
3%
Native American
3%
Celtic
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from India says the name Wendy is of American origin and means "Somebody with the most beautiful voice ever which can make anybody feel different emotions or somebody who was born to sing or somebody with god gifted talent in singing!!!".
- A user from Oregon, U.S. says the name Wendy is of Spanish origin and means "Born for God".
- According to a user from Namibia, the name Wendy means "Born on a wednesday".
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Wendy means "Someone who believes in everything" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Ghana, the name Wendy is of American origin and means "True friend or Blessed ring".
- According to a user from Minnesota, U.S., the name Wendy is of Scottish origin and means "Wendy comes from Peter pan movie".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Wendy is of English origin and means "Slender tree".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Wendy means "The wanderer".
- According to a user from Colombia, the name Wendy is of English origin and means "Wind".
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Wendy means "Friendly" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Popularized by the character in J.M. Barrie's play, Peter Pan (1904) (though occasionally found earlier); the author explained that he got it from Fwendy-Wendy ("friend"), a nickname given to him by a child.
Alternatively, from a diminutive of the Welsh Gwendolen; or from Wendelin, a diminutive of Wendel.
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Wendy was also found in the following language(s): Italian
Notable Persons Named Wendy
Notable Persons Named Wendy
Wendy Williams-Hunter
Wendy Williams-Hunter is a radio personality, television host, actress, producer, author, and comedian. She was most prominent from 1986 to present. Wendy was given the name Wendy Joan Williams on July 18th, 1964 in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Wendie Malick
Wendie Malick is an actress. She was most active from 1978 to present. Wendie was given the name Wendy Malick on December 13th, 1950 in Buffalo, New York.
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey is an actress, comedienne, writer, and producer. Her ongoing career started in 2001. Wendi was given the name Wendy Anne McLendon on October 10th, 1969 in Bellflower, California, U.S.
Wendy O. Williams
Her career lasted from 1978 to 1990. Wendy was given the name Wendy Orlean Williams on May 28th, 1949 in Webster, New York, United States. She died on April 6th, 1998.
Wendy
Wendy is a singing and singer. Wendy was given the name Son Seung-wan on February 21st, 1994 in Seongbuk-dong.
Wendy Richard
Wendy Richard was an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1960 to 2009. Wendy was given the name Wendy Emerton on July 20th, 1943 in Middlesbrough, North Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She breathed her last breath on February 26th, 2009.
- Wendy SchaalActress/voice Actress
- Wendy MelvoinMusician
- Wendy WilsonSinger
- Wendy CrewsonActress
- Wendy DavisMember of the Fort Worth City Council
- Wendy Moira Angela DarlingFictional Character
- Wendy WalshPsychotherapist
- Wendy Raquel RobinsonActress
- Wendy ShermanUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs
- Wendy MesleyBroadcast Journalist
- Wendy Williams
- Wendy Doniger O'FlahertyScientist
- Wendy YoshimuraPainter
- Wendy PhillipsActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wendy
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wendy
Wendy
Wendy is a singing and singer. Wendy was given the name Son Seung-wan on February 21st, 1994 in Seongbuk-dong.
Goldie and Wendy
Thomas Wendy
He passed away in 1560.
Fun Facts about the name Wendy
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