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Wanda

Pronunciation: [ w-AHND-uh ]

Girl Name #5,089 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wanda is a girl name, recorded for 26 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-AHND-uh.

Parents who love the name Wanda often also consider Walter, Walter, Warren .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#5,089
Total SSA Count
26

Nicknames

Wan Way Wanie

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Wanda is also used as a boy name, ranked #38459.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wanda

Is Wanda a boy or girl name?
Wanda is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5089. As a boy name, it is ranked #38459. Wanda is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Wanda?
Wanda is pronounced w-AHND-uh.
How popular is the name Wanda?
Wanda is currently ranked #5089 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Wanda?
Common nicknames for Wanda include Wan, Way, and Wanie.
Is Wanda a common or rare name?
Wanda is an uncommon name, ranked #5089 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wanda

Wanda is a girl name .

Is Wanda a boy or girl name? Wanda is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,089 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,459. Wanda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Wanda is currently ranked #5,089 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wanda include Wan, Way, and Wanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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