Wanda
Girl name · Old german · pronounced WAHN-dah
Verified name
What does Wanda mean?
Wanderer
Origin and language
Old german, Slavic
Language family: Old German|Slavic|Polish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 928 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3333 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Wandy
Variant: Vanda
Related: Vanda
Using Wanda across cultures
Popular in Poland and familiar through classic American film.
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