The nameWendelin
Wendelin is a Germanic boy's name carried by a hermit venerated in Germany and Lorraine.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Wendelin is linked to the name of the Vandals, a Germanic people.
Origin
Germanic. Saint Wendelin, a 6th century hermit, is the patron of shepherds in the Saarland and Lorraine.
History
Wendelin is mostly found in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It has also been given in small numbers in the United States.
Popularity of the name Wendelin
Wendelin in the United States
Wendelin was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 207 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Wendelin. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Wendelin in the United States were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wendelin mean?
Wendelin is linked to the name of the Vandals, a Germanic people.
What is the origin of the name Wendelin?
Germanic. Saint Wendelin, a 6th century hermit, is the patron of shepherds in the Saarland and Lorraine.
Is Wendelin a girl's or a boy's name?
Wendelin is a boy's name. In the United States, 66% of the babies named Wendelin are girls.