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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. Zoe47%
  2. Hailey47%
  3. Maggie50%
  4. Zoey50%
  5. Savannah51%
  6. Kylie51%
  7. Kaylee53%
  8. Lily56%
  9. Madelyn57%
  10. Maya57%

Love potential for Wad

Bottom 10

  1. Maya42%
  2. Hailey46%
  3. Zoey48%
  4. Chloe48%
  5. Maggie49%
  6. Emma50%
  7. Zoe50%
  8. Kaylee51%
  9. Savannah51%
  10. Kylie53%

Professional potential for Wad

Top 10

  1. Isabel86%
  2. Grace84%
  3. Jocelyn83%
  4. Hannah82%
  5. Julia81%
  6. Sophie80%
  7. Sophia80%
  8. Emily77%
  9. Leah76%
  10. Chloe74%

Crush potential for Wad

Bottom 10

  1. Maggie50%
  2. Zoe50%
  3. Hailey50%
  4. Savannah53%
  5. Zoey55%
  6. Lily56%
  7. Maya57%
  8. Kylie57%
  9. Sabrina60%
  10. Brianna61%
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