Wendell
Pronunciation: [ w-EHND-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wendell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 326 babies have been named Wendell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wendell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,750 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,750
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wendell
Wendell is a girl name .
Is Wendell a boy or girl name? Wendell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,750 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,062. Wendell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wendell is currently ranked #69,750 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wendell include Wen, Wend, Wendy, Wendie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Wey, Weie, and Wenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wendell include Wendy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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