Wardell
Pronunciation: [ w-AWRD-ehl ]
Wardell is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,458 in the US, popular nicknames include War, Way, and Warie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,458
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wardell is also used as a boy name, ranked #29696.
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About the Name Wardell
Wardell is a girl name .
Is Wardell a boy or girl name? Wardell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,458 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,696. Wardell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wardell is currently ranked #68,458 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wardell include War, Way, Warie, and Wardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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