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Wendy

Girl

English origin · /WEN-dee/ · modern

Meaning: Friend.

Popularity 56/1002 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Wendy is an uncommon name (popularity 56/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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The name Wendy was popularized by J.M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan' (1904), where Wendy Darling is a central character. It may have been derived from the Welsh name Gwendolen, meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring,' or coined from the word 'friendly.' Its modern usage reflects a cheerful and warm personality.

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