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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

Top 10

  1. Beth96%
  2. Daina96%
  3. Frankie96%
  4. Jerrold96%
  5. Betsy96%
  6. Gregg95%
  7. Gregory95%
  8. Ira95%
  9. Evonne94%
  10. Doreen94%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Cyndi42%
  3. Johnny42%
  4. Sid42%
  5. Jimmy42%
  6. Tommy42%
  7. Micky42%
  8. Rudy42%
  9. Mikki42%
  10. Zina42%

Love potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Sid43%
  2. Johnny43%
  3. Janis44%
  4. Zina44%
  5. Lee44%
  6. Karl46%
  7. Edie46%
  8. Caryl47%
  9. Micky47%
  10. Raynard48%

Professional potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna43%
  2. Raynard43%
  3. Dean46%
  4. Carla46%
  5. Roxane47%
  6. Karl49%
  7. Van50%
  8. Wanda50%
  9. Brad50%
  10. Gloria51%

Crush potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Janis42%
  3. Cyndi42%
  4. Micky42%
  5. Elvis43%
  6. Peri44%
  7. Bonnie44%
  8. Edie44%
  9. Nanette44%
  10. Freddy45%
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