Wendall

WEHN-del; VEHN-del

German

"wanderer"

Wendall Origin and Meaning

The name Wendall is a boy's name meaning "wanderer".

A clunky-cool name with a "grandpa" quality to it, that equally fits into the trend of last names as first names. Wendall, along with its alternative forms, Wendell and Wendel, peaked in the US during the 1940s possibly after the Republican presidential candidate, Wendall Willkie.

The name derives from the Germanic element, wentil, referring to the old Germanic tribe known as The Vandals whose could mean "wanderer". This could make Wendall an interesting option for those who want to reflect a love for travel or exploring in their baby's name.