Gracious
A modern American creation, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Sha-' with the name Wanda. While its specific etymology is contemporary, it is often associated with the meaning of Wanda, which relates to the Slavic tribe of the Wends, or interpreted through its components to mean 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Shawanda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,774 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Interdisciplinary artist and ceramicist
