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Wend

Boy Name day: October 21
Wend is a short form of Wendell: on birth records it is written Wendell (53,901 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Wendell page. Also a short form of Wendall, Wendel.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Little Wend / wanderer.
From a Germanic name based on 'Wendel' (referring to the Vandals/Wends), via Saint Wendelin; reached America as a surname-derived given name.

Name day for Wend

October 21

Why this day? Wend is a short form of Wendell, and shares its name day.

Wend is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on October 21.

The story of the name Wend

Wend is a short form of Wendell. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — little Wend / wanderer, and shares its name day, October 21.

On birth records, Wend is rarely written as such: the Wends are Wendells (53,901 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Wendell page. Wend is also a short form of Wendall, Wendel.

Frequently asked questions about Wend

What does Wend mean?

Wend is a short form of Wendell, which means little Wend / wanderer.

When is Wend's name day?

October 21, together with Wendell: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wend a name in its own right?

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

Wend's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Scarlett42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Charley46%
  4. Millie47%
  5. Harley49%
  6. Nyla50%
  7. Phoebe50%
  8. Piper50%
  9. Raelynn51%
  10. Milo52%

Love potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Luna46%
  3. Scarlett48%
  4. Aria51%
  5. Ryder52%
  6. Willow52%
  7. Kali53%
  8. Harley53%
  9. Axel53%
  10. Phoenix54%

Professional potential for Wend

Top 10

  1. Josie94%
  2. Jude89%
  3. Harmony89%
  4. Ellis89%
  5. Abel88%
  6. Adelaide86%
  7. Beau86%
  8. Adeline85%
  9. Camilla85%
  10. Alina85%

Bottom 10

  1. Zander42%
  2. Maverick42%
  3. Xander42%
  4. Kali42%
  5. King44%
  6. Axel45%
  7. Nova48%
  8. Phoenix49%
  9. London49%
  10. Londyn49%

Crush potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Finn45%
  2. Millie46%
  3. Scarlett46%
  4. Maverick48%
  5. Nyla48%
  6. Charley49%
  7. Phoebe50%
  8. Felix50%
  9. Milo51%
  10. Harley51%
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