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While often associated with the character in Peter Pan, the name was likely a nickname for Gwendolyn or derived from the nursery word 'fwendy'. It gained widespread popularity in the 20th century after J.M. Barrie used it for his heroine.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The eldest Darling child who travels to Neverland · Peter Pan
American media personality and former talk show host
Grammy-winning electronic composer and keyboardist
Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright
Contemporary English poet
The protagonist's wife in the horror classic · The Shining
Recurring female student character · South Park
