Wendey

English, Celtic, Welsh

"friend or white"

Wendey Origin and Meaning

The name Wendey is a girl's name.

Wendey is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Wendy, which was famously created by Scottish novelist J.M. Barrie for his play and novel "Peter Pan" (1904). While the traditional Wendy was possibly derived from the Welsh name Gwendolen or created from the nickname "fwendy" (friend), this variant spelling with an 'e' before the 'y' adds a unique twist to the familiar name. Though considerably less common than the standard spelling, Wendey emerged occasionally in the United States during the mid-20th century when Wendy reached its peak popularity. The name maintains the same whimsical, youthful qualities associated with the character from Neverland while offering parents a slightly distinctive spelling option.

Famous People Named Wendey

• Wendey Stanzler American TV director