Wanda

Wanda is a female given name of Polish origin. It probably derives from the tribal name of the Wends. The name has long been popular in Poland where the legend of Princess Wanda has been circulating since at least the 12th century. In 1947, Wanda was cited as the second most popular name, after Maria, for Polish girls, and the most popular from Polish secular history. The name was made familiar in the English-speaking world by the 1883 novel Wanda, written by Ouida, the story line of which is based on the last years of the Hechingen branch of the Swabian House of Hohenzollern. In the United States, Wanda attained its highest popularity in the year 1934, peaking then at No. 47 on the list of names most frequently given to female infants. The name is popularly misinterpreted as meaning "wanderer."

Wanda is a female given name of Polish origin. It probably derives from the tribal name of the Wends. The name has long been popular in Poland where the legend of Princess Wanda has been circulating since at least the 12th century. In 1947, Wanda was cited as the second most popular name, after Maria, for Polish girls, and the most popular from Polish secular history. The name was made familiar in the English-speaking world by the 1883 novel Wanda, written by Ouida, the story line of which is based on the last years of the Hechingen branch of the Swabian House of Hohenzollern. In the United States, Wanda attained its highest popularity in the year 1934, peaking then at No. 47 on the list of names most frequently given to female infants. The name is popularly misinterpreted as meaning "wanderer." ==Fictional characters== Princess Wanda, legendary heroine in Polish folk mythology Wanda Firebaugh, character from the webcomic Erfworld (2007–continuing) Wanda Maximoff, alter-ego of the Avengers comic-book character Scarlet Witch (1964–continuing) Wanda Maximoff, a film character based on Scarlet Witch. Wanda, protagonist of the 1970 movie of the same name, written, directed and starring Barbara Loden Wanda Seldon, key character in the 1993 novel Forward the Foundation, part of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series ==Music== Wanda (band) an Austrian Indie pop band Kinda Fonda Wanda a song by Neil Young on his 1983 album Everybody's Rockin ==See also== ==References==

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