Wardell
Pronunciation: [ w-AWRD-ehl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wardell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,165 babies have been named Wardell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wardell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,696 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,696
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wardell
Wardell is a boy name .
Is Wardell a boy or girl name? Wardell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,696 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,458. Wardell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wardell is currently ranked #29,696 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wardell include War, Ward, Wardy, Wardie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Way, Waie, and Warkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wardell include Ward . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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