- Meaning
- Wednesday, Woden's day
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Fun & quirky
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Wednesday
Wednesday is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
A good fit if you hope for: a rebel.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Wednesday: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Wednesday · nickname: Wed
- International readabilityReads well across languages, "w" (read as v in much of Europe).
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Wednesday, Woden's day". Fine, if not inspiring.
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What does the name Wednesday mean?
Wednesday is a girl's name of English origin meaning "Wednesday, Woden's day".
Is Wednesday a boy or girl name?
Wednesday is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Wednesday?
Wednesday is rare in the US. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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