Unisex name
Wendy name meaning
“dear friend”
Wendy is an English name used for both girls and boys, with the meaning dear friend. Its origin is commonly linked to the childish expression fwendy, connected with the English word friend. J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan popularized the name, and Wendi is a spelling variant.
What does Wendy mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wendy
An English name popularized by J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the commonly recounted origin story, Wendy developed from the childish expression fwendy, connected with friend.
Name combinations with Wendy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wendy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Wendy: dear friend
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
- Teja: radiance, brilliance
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Meaning of each word
- Wendy: dear friend
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
- Priawan: man, male
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Wendy Bima
Meaning of each word
- Wendy: dear friend
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
- Wendy: dear friend
- Bhakti: devotion, profound loyalty
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Wendy Handika
Meaning of each word
- Wendy: dear friend
- Handika: speech, words
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Meaning of each word
- Wendy: dear friend
- Galih: heartwood; the heart
- Subagiyo: fortunate and prosperous
How to pronounce Wendy
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦺꦤ꧀ꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮨᮔ᮪ᮓᮤ |
Is Wendy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wendy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 64% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Wendy ranks #332 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Wendy
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
Famous people named Wendy
- Wendy Armoko · b. 1978
- Wendy Afiana · b. 1992
- Wendy · b. 1975
- Wendy Adrian Kristiandi Ratag · b. 1981
- Wendy Heriyanto · b. 1986
- Wendy Melfa · b. 1970
- Wendy Nimbitkendik · b. 1997
- Wendy Sui Cheng Yap
- Wendy Walters · b. 1996
- Wendy Wawan Yusuf · b. 1978
- Wendy Yapandri · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Wendy
What is the meaning of Wendy?
Wendy means dear friend. An English name popularized by J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan. In the commonly recounted origin story, Wendy developed from the childish expression fwendy, connected with friend.
Is Wendy a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wendy is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 64% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wendy?
Wendy is of European origin.
How many syllables does Wendy have?
Wendy has 2 syllables (Wen-dy) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wendy?
Wendy ranks #332 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Wendy?
Other spellings: Wendi.
What full names go well with Wendy?
Some ideas: Wendy Jalu Teja; Wendy Aditiya Priawan; Wendy Bima.
Famous people named Wendy?
Notable people named Wendy include Wendy Armoko, Wendy Afiana, Wendy.
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