Wendel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
As mentioned, the name Wendel means "wanderer" or "traveler," which is fitting as it was traditionally given to people who were known to be nomadic or frequently on the move.
Pronunciation
The name is pronounced WEN-dəl.
VEHN-dəl(German)
Popularity
According to data from the Social Security Administration, Wendel is not in the top 1000 baby names in the United States.

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Wendel Name meanings & History

The name Wendel has Germanic roots and is derived from the Old High German name Wendelin, which means "wanderer.". As mentioned, the name Wendel means "wanderer" or "traveler," which is fitting as it was traditionally given to people who were known to be nomadic or frequently on the move. Old short form of Germanic names beginning with the element wentil meaning "a Vandal". The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. Their tribal name, which may mean "wanderer", was later applied to other groups such as the Wends, a Slavic people living between the Elbe and the Oder.This is another name for Saint Wendelin. Wendel is a traditional male name, but it is not commonly found in use today.

Zodiac Sign of Wendel: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wendel:

W: Willful,Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful,Wishful

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

N: Nervous,Nagging,Neurosis,Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Nitpicking

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

L: Languid,Legal,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely,Lazy,Lover

Wendel is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Wendel (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (German, English) a form of Wendell.


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