Meaning and Origin of the Name Wanda

The name Wanda came to the English speaking world in 1883 when author Ouida wrote a story about a heroine named Wanda. Wanda is traditionally a girl’s name and originated from Germany.

Meaning of Wanda

Wanda means a Wend. Wend refers to the Slavic people who moved into eastern Germany. Polish legends say that the daughter of King Krak, founder of Krakow, was named Wanda.

Popularity of Wanda

The popularity of Wanda in the United Kingdom. The chart details the 21st century. By the second millennium, Wanda entered at 4000th place and started descending until 2005. It improved slightly, only to descend again to 6000th place in 2011. From 2011 until 2015, with a slight dip, Wanda went up to 2945th place.

Famous People with the Name

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes is an actress who was born on March 7,1964, in Portsmouth, Virginia. The mother of two was one of the writers of the Chris Rock Show. As a writer and an actress, Ms. Sykes has over 20 years of work experience from 1997 until recently.

Wanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson’s a retired American singer born in Maude, Okla, on October 20, 1937. She’s best known for being on Hee Haw. Jackson’s the Queen of Rockabilly.

Band Called Wanda

There’s even an Austrian indie band with the name Wanda

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