Wanda
Girl name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Wanda: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1974.
The name Wanda has Slavic origins, most likely from the Polish word for "wanderer" or possibly from the Germanic *wandal*, meaning "stem" or "slender." It has deep roots in Polish legend through Princess Wanda, a ruler who reportedly drowned herself to avoid a forced marriage. The name gained wider popularity in the English-speaking world after appearing in Ouida’s 19th-century novel *Wanda*. Famous bearers include actress Wanda Ventham (known for *Doctor Who* and *Only Fools and Horses*) and comedian Wanda Sykes. In pop culture, Wanda Maximoff, the Marvel superheroine, has made the name especially familiar to modern audiences. Although no major places share the same origin, the name is often associated with gentle strength and independence.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19744 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #6364 babies
- Total births
- 8since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y