Wendy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wendy Name at a Glance

Name	Wendy
Meaning	Literary; a created name that first appeared in James Banie's Peter Pan.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Wendy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wendy means “Literary; a created name that first appeared in James Banie's Peter Pan”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Wendy Name Origin

Our database records Wendy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Wendy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Wendy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Wendy

When considering Wendy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.