Wednesday

Pronunciation: [ w-EHNZD-ee ]

Girl Name #2,411 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Syllables

Woden's daughter: dark, witty, utterly unique

American English

Bold Whimsical Unique Modern

Meaning & Origin

"Woden's day"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

"middle of the week"

Origin: English cultural

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Strongly associated with the goth/dark aesthetic character from The Addams Family (since 1964, amplified 2022 Netflix series)

The Story of Wednesday

Wednesday takes its name from Woden (Odin), the chief god of the Germanic pantheon, making it literally Woden's day. The Old English form was Wodnesdaeg. As a given name, Wednesday was used occasionally as an eccentric choice, but its most famous appearance is Wednesday Addams, the macabre daughter in The Addams Family created by Charles Addams in 1938. The 2022 Netflix series Wednesday catapulted the name into mainstream consciousness.

Wednesday Addams appeared in cartoons, a 1964 TV series, and a 1991 film with Christina Ricci, but the 2022 Netflix series Wednesday (starring Jenna Ortega) caused a massive surge in parents naming daughters Wednesday. It appeared on popular baby name lists for the first time in 2023.

Wednesday Addams has become one of popular culture's most iconic characters -- a deadpan, darkly witty girl who marches to her own drummer. Naming a child Wednesday signals parents who embrace individuality, dark humor, and rejection of conventional femininity.

Fun Facts

Wednesday is named after Woden (Odin), the Norse/Germanic king of the gods
The Netflix series Wednesday (2022) was watched over 1 billion hours in its first month
Wednesday Addams was originally depicted with pigtails, not the iconic braids -- that was added by actress Lisa Loring in the 1964 TV series

Wednesday in Other Languages

French Mercredi

German Mittwoch

Italian Mercoledi

Spanish Miercoles

Portuguese Quarta-feira

Famous People Named Wednesday

Wednesday Martin

Writer

American author and social researcher known for her book Primates of Park Avenue

Wednesday Addams Fictional

Other

The iconic macabre daughter of the Addams Family, created by Charles Addams in 1938 and portrayed by Christina Ricci and...

The iconic macabre daughter of the Addams Family, created by Charles Addams in 1938 and portrayed by Christina Ricci and Jenna Ortega

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #2,411
Total SSA Count: 75
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Wren Winnie Wedna

Pairs Well With

Wednesday Rose Wednesday Eve Wednesday Lane Wednesday Blair Wednesday Grey Wednesday Noir

Sibling Names

Tuesday Sunday Poe Raven Mortimer Ophelia

Similar Names

Minnie Sunny Whitney Sunni Winter Winslow Winry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wednesday

What does the name Wednesday mean?

"Woden's day" (from Old English). "middle of the week" (from English cultural). Wednesday takes its name from Woden (Odin), the chief god of the Germanic pantheon, making it literally Woden's day. The Old English form was Wodnesdaeg. As a given name, Wednesday was used occasionally as an eccentric choice, but its most famous appearance is Wednesday Addams, the macabre daughter in The Addams Family created by Charles Addams in 1938. The 2022 Netflix series Wednesday catapulted the name into mainstream consciousness.

What is the origin of the name Wednesday?

Wednesday has Old English, English cultural, American, and English origins. In Old English, it means "Woden's day". In English cultural, it means "middle of the week".

Is Wednesday a boy or girl name?

Wednesday is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Wednesday?

Wednesday is pronounced w-EHNZD-ee.

How popular is the name Wednesday?

Wednesday is currently ranked #2411 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wednesday?

Common nicknames for Wednesday include Wren, Winnie, and Wedna.

What are good middle names for Wednesday?

Popular middle name pairings include Wednesday Rose, Wednesday Eve, Wednesday Lane, Wednesday Blair, Wednesday Grey, and Wednesday Noir.

What are good sibling names for Wednesday?

Names that pair well with Wednesday as siblings include Tuesday, Sunday, Poe, Raven, Mortimer, and Ophelia.

How many syllables does Wednesday have?

Wednesday has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Wednesday a common or rare name?

Wednesday is an uncommon name, ranked #2411 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wednesday

Wednesday is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "Woden's day" in Old English .

Wednesday is currently ranked #2,411 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Wednesday has 3 syllables and is pronounced w-EHNZD-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Wednesday include Wren, Winnie, and Wedna. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.