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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

Bottom 10

  1. Megan48%
  2. Molly48%
  3. Daisy53%
  4. Brandy55%
  5. Vanessa59%
  6. Tiffany60%
  7. Shelby60%
  8. Andrea60%
  9. Crystal63%
  10. Jenna63%

Love potential for Wad

Professional potential for Wad

Crush potential for Wad

Bottom 10

  1. Megan54%
  2. Molly56%
  3. Andrea57%
  4. Tiffany58%
  5. Shelby59%
  6. Daisy61%
  7. Miranda64%
  8. Kendra64%
  9. Samantha66%
  10. Briana66%
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