Wendelfrid

Wendelfrid Name meanings & History

Wendelfrid is a compound name consisting of two Germanic elements, "Wendel" meaning "Wend, Vandal" and "Frid" meaning "peace". Hence, Wendelfrid means "peaceful Wend". Variant of Wandalfrid. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandefrid). The name Wendelfrid has not been common in recent times, and is predominantly used as a first or middle name for those who seek to give their child a unique and meaningful name rooted in history.