The nameMendy

Mendy is a unisex name in France, more often given to girls, mostly in the 1990s and 2000s.

Meaning

For girls, it is a variant of Mandy, a diminutive of Amanda, from Latin "worthy of love".

Origin

English, through Mandy. Mendy is also a common surname in Senegal.

History

First given in France in the mid 1970s, Mendy peaked in the mid 1990s, stayed in use in the 2000s, then became rare.

Popularity of the name Mendy

Mendy in France

4433rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1997peak year (55 births)
1,230babies named Mendy in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mendy was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 420 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Mendy. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Mendy in France were born before 2002.

Variants and related names

Mendy in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mendy mean?

For girls, it is a variant of Mandy, a diminutive of Amanda, from Latin "worthy of love".

What is the origin of the name Mendy?

English, through Mandy. Mendy is also a common surname in Senegal.

Is Mendy a girl's or a boy's name?

Mendy is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.

What are the variants of the name Mendy?

Variants and related names of Mendy include Amanda and Mandy.