Friend; white shadow, white wave
Wendi is a modern spelling variant of Wendy. The name was popularized by J.M. Barrie for the character Wendy Darling in 'Peter Pan', based on the nickname 'faddery' (friend) used by a young girl. It is also considered a diminutive of Gwendolen, meaning 'white ring' or 'white wave'.
Less common today
Wendi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,574 in 1990.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
