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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie44%
  2. Toni46%
  3. Cindy49%
  4. Melody50%
  5. Joy50%
  6. Georgia51%
  7. Marilyn53%
  8. Wanda53%
  9. Rita59%
  10. Carla59%

Love potential for Wend

Top 10

  1. Beverly96%
  2. Janet94%
  3. Denise94%
  4. Annette90%
  5. Renee90%
  6. Glenda90%
  7. Beth90%
  8. Yvonne90%
  9. Brenda89%
  10. Gail89%

Bottom 10

  1. Wanda49%
  2. Bonnie50%
  3. Melody53%
  4. Marilyn54%
  5. Carla60%
  6. Toni60%
  7. Georgia62%
  8. Rita62%
  9. Cindy63%
  10. Joy63%

Professional potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Carla46%
  2. Wanda50%
  3. Gloria51%
  4. Regina53%
  5. Marilyn54%
  6. Rita55%
  7. Vickie55%
  8. Vicki55%
  9. Georgia56%
  10. Cynthia57%

Crush potential for Wend

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie44%
  2. Toni49%
  3. Wanda51%
  4. Joy51%
  5. Cindy51%
  6. Connie58%
  7. Constance58%
  8. Georgia58%
  9. Martha59%
  10. Roberta59%
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