Wenda
Pronunciation: [ w-EHND-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wenda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 769 babies have been named Wenda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wenda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,503 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,503
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"law, custom, melody"
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Old English origin
"Daybreak, first light of day"
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About the Name Wenda
Wenda is a girl name .
Wenda is currently ranked #66,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wenda include Wen, Wey, Weie, and Wenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wenda include Wendy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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