Wendy Name Meaning

The name Wendy is of English origin and it was popularized from the character Wendy Darling in J.M. Barrie's novel, "Peter Pan". It is commonly accepted that Barrie invented the name for the character, although it may have been previously used in Britain as a diminutive for the Welsh name Gwendolen, meaning "white ring" or "holy ring".

Famous people named Wendy include Wendy Williams, an American television host and author, Wendy Carlos, an American musician and composer. In terms of personalities, Wendy from fairy tales is often depicted as caring, nurturing, imaginative, and brave.