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Wad

Boy Name day: April 11
Wad is a short form of Wade: on birth records it is written Wade (71,749 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Wade page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: To go / to ford a river.
From Old English 'wadan' meaning to wade or ford, used as a surname and place name; echoed by the legendary giant Wada.

Name day for Wad

April 11

Why this day? Wad is a short form of Wade, and shares its name day.

Wad is celebrated in the United States on April 11.

The story of the name Wad

Wad is a short form of Wade. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — to go / to ford a river, and shares its name day, April 11.

On birth records, Wad is rarely written as such: the Wads are Wades (71,749 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Wade page.

Frequently asked questions about Wad

What does Wad mean?

Wad is a short form of Wade, which means to go / to ford a river.

When is Wad's name day?

April 11, together with Wade: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wad a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Wade.

Wad's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wad

Top 10

  1. Tanya86%
  2. Deanna84%
  3. Katrina82%
  4. Monica79%
  5. Tamara79%
  6. Michelle78%
  7. Michele78%
  8. Veronica77%
  9. Carrie77%
  10. Kimberly76%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina52%
  2. April54%
  3. Wendy56%
  4. Stacey57%
  5. Jennifer57%
  6. Heidi58%
  7. Nina59%
  8. Gina60%
  9. Melissa60%
  10. Melanie60%

Love potential for Wad

Top 10

  1. Tonya85%
  2. Michele80%
  3. Michelle80%
  4. Amy76%
  5. Tanya73%
  6. Monica73%
  7. Christy73%
  8. Katrina71%
  9. Kimberly70%
  10. Yolanda69%

Bottom 10

  1. April43%
  2. Jill48%
  3. Tina48%
  4. Tara49%
  5. Heidi53%
  6. Jennifer55%
  7. Nina55%
  8. Melanie55%
  9. Wendy56%
  10. Dawn56%

Professional potential for Wad

Top 10

  1. Tonya78%
  2. Stacey76%
  3. Michele76%
  4. Michelle76%
  5. Melinda74%
  6. Tracey74%
  7. Rhonda74%
  8. Christy73%
  9. Melissa73%
  10. Angela72%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather55%
  2. Tina57%
  3. Tamara57%
  4. Gina57%
  5. Tara58%
  6. April59%
  7. Jennifer61%
  8. Amy62%
  9. Katrina63%
  10. Tanya63%

Crush potential for Wad

Top 10

  1. Kimberly83%
  2. Melinda81%
  3. Tanya81%
  4. Monica81%
  5. Christy78%
  6. Veronica78%
  7. Amy77%
  8. Tamara76%
  9. Tracey76%
  10. Michele75%

Bottom 10

  1. Stacey55%
  2. Heidi58%
  3. April58%
  4. Tina60%
  5. Tara61%
  6. Wendy62%
  7. Tonya62%
  8. Jill62%
  9. Gina64%
  10. Nina65%
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