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Slavic or German
"shepherdess; wanderer"
Rarely heard, and when it is, usually attached to a witch. Historically, though, Wanda was a legendary eighth century queen of Poland, and in literature it is the central character of Ouida's…
Tibetan
"brave wanderer"
If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.
English
"wanderer"
Gypsy, once associated with the burlesque entertainer, actress, and writer, Gypsy Rose Lee, is now considered an ethnic slur when used for the Romani or Roma people. While not all Romani view it as…
German
A clunky-cool name with a "grandpa" quality to it, that equally fits into the trend of last names as first names. Wendall, along with its alternative forms, Wendell and Wendel, peaked in the US…
Old Norse
"Sámi, Finn, wanderer"
A simple and attractive feminization of the Nordic name Finn.
Norse
The Old Norse Finnr or Finnur may resemble the Irish Finn or Fionn but is a name referring to a Finn or Laplander, the original meaning of which is wanderer. Thanks to @rosebeth for this…
Finnur and Finnr are not variation of the Irish Finn or Fionn but Old Norse names referring to Finns or Laplanders, which originally means wanderer. Either name could make an original route to the…
Scandinavian
An unusual name associated with the gorgeous Swedish-Norwegian model, actress, and TV host, Vendela is possibly a feminine form of Wendell.
Swedish
Like Stian, a more manageable short form of the unwieldy Srigandr, but with a less euphonic sound. Stig Larsson is a successful Swedish novelist, not to be confused with the even more successful late…
Hindi
The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.
Once popular (and still familiar) in Norway, Stian could make an interesting choice for anyone with northern European roots. It is a modern form of the Norse Stígandr, with its appealing, wanderer…
Spanish
"traveller, Romani person"
The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".