Wenda

Wenda is an English name that arose as a feminine form or elaboration of Wendy, itself famously coined by the playwright J. M. Barrie for his 1904 play Peter Pan, likely derived from a childhood nickname. The ultimate root is uncertain, though some connect it to the Welsh element gwen, meaning white or fair. Wenda remains rare and is closely tied to the mid-twentieth century English-speaking world, where Wendy-based names enjoyed modest popularity. Related forms include Wendy, Wendi, and Wendeline.