Wade

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
From a place name meaning "ford" in Old English
Popularity
The name Wade is currently ranked #471 in popularity in the United States (2021). It is also common in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Wade Name meanings & History

From a place name meaning "ford" in Old English. From an English surname, either Wade 1 or Wade 2. Wade is a popular choice for parents seeking a classic, no-nonsense name for their son. It is versatile and can work in a variety of contexts, from sports teams to professional settings.

Zodiac Sign of Wade: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wade:

W: Willful,Wonderment,Wild,Wonderful,Wishful

A: Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious

D: Daddy,Dutiful,Determined,Demanding,Domestic,Doting

E: Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Enlighten

Wade is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Wade include former NFL quarterback Wade Wilson, actor Wade Williams, and country singer Wade Hayes.

2.) Wade (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) campy


3.) Wade (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) mover; crossing a river

Other Forms: Wadie, Wayde


4.) WADE (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English wada (go), from the verb wadan (to go). The name was borne in medieval legend by a fierce sea giant who was feared by the coastal tribes of the North Sea. Alternatively, the name arose from the Old English gewied, weed (ford, wading place) and was indicative of one who dwelled near a ford. (WADE)


5.) WADE (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English wada (go), which is from the verb wadan (to go). Alternatively, the name arose from the Old English gewced, weed (ford, wading place) and was indicative of one who dwelled near a ford. (WADE)


6.) Wade (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) ford; river crossing.

Other Forms: Wad, Wadi, Wadie, Waed, Waede, Waid, Waide, Whaid


7.) Wade (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Able to go

Other Forms: Waide, Wayde


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