Wendey Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationWEN-dee / /ˈwɛndi/English; variant of Wendy
Meaning
Friend; a form of the name Wendy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wendey is a variant of Wendy, which was popularized by J.M. Barrie's character Wendy Darling in the play 'Peter Pan' (1904). The name Wendy itself is believed to have been created by Barrie, derived from a childhood nickname. It has since become a common name in English-speaking countries. Variants like Wendey reflect the trend of adapting names for uniqueness.
Trend Summary
Wendey is a less common variant of Wendy, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S. over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wendy
International Variants
- Wendi (English)
- Wendie (English)
Famous people named Wendey
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wendey was first seen in the United States in 1961. Wendey has ranked as high as #1136 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Wendey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wendey
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1961 | 7 |