Wendy Name Meaning
The name Wendy comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Wendy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Wendy Name Meaning
EnglishIn the case of the character from J. M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan' (1904), it was created from the nickname fwendy "friend", given to the author by a young friend. However, the name was used prior to the play...
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