Wendy
/wehndee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Wendy is a English name meaning "Friend". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Most sources state that Wendy was invented by J.M. Barrie for his play *Peter Pan* (1904). Some speculate it was derived from the word 'friend' or a child's mispronunciation of 'friendy' (friendly).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic wehndee
IPA wɛndi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as wehndee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Wendy
- · Wendy Williams - Talk Show Host
- · Wendy Wasserstein - Playwright
- · Wendy Hiller - Actress
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