Wendell

Wendell Meaning & Origin

About Wendell
The name Wendell is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "wende," meaning "to wander," and "wald," meaning "ruler" or "power." Therefore, the name Wendell can be interpreted to mean "ruler of the wanderers" or "powerful wanderer." It is a masculine name that conveys strength, leadership, and a sense of adventure.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wendell are male.

Wendell Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 15.66% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ANTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ANTL', 'FNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wendell in Braille

Here's how to represent Wendell in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wendell in braille

How to Spell the Name Wendell in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wendell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wendell in sign language

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