The nameWanda
Wanda is a girl's name of Polish origin, the name of a legendary princess of Kraków. In France it was mostly given in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- Polish
Meaning
Its origin is debated: it is sometimes linked to the Vandals or to a Slavic word.
Origin
Polish. According to legend, Princess Wanda chose to die rather than marry a Germanic prince.
History
In France, Wanda peaked around 1930, at the time of strong Polish immigration.
Popularity of the name Wanda
Wanda in France
Wanda was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 1,145 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Wanda. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 1930. Half of all babies named Wanda in France were born before 1936, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wanda mean?
Its origin is debated: it is sometimes linked to the Vandals or to a Slavic word.
What is the origin of the name Wanda?
Polish. According to legend, Princess Wanda chose to die rather than marry a Germanic prince.
Is Wanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Wanda is a girl's name.