What Does the Name Wendy Mean

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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...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Winter
2 Wren
3 Wiola
4 Wilda
5 Winona
6 Wendi
7 Wynter
8 Wibke
9 Wynonna
10 Winnie
11 Wulan
12 Willa
13 Wacława
14 Wenona
15 Wafiya
16 Wynona
17 Wati
18 Wattana
19 Whitney
20 Waleria
21 Wigburg
22 Wassa
23 Wilburh
24 Wangi
25 Wera
26 Wenda
27 Wisdom
28 Wen
29 Widya
30 Wisława
31 Washti
32 Willow
33 Widad
34 Whetu
35 Waheeda
36 Wakana
37 Wikolia
38 Wenonah
39 Wahida
40 Wiebke
41 Wioleta
42 Wilburg
43 Wilma
44 Wanda
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