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I really like Wendy

67 replies

TheWashingMachine · 22/12/2020 15:02

I'm quite taken with it, do you think it is due a revival?

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caringcarer · 22/12/2020 23:46

I am a Wendy and I would say do not do this to your dd. She will not thank you. There were 3 Wendy's in my school class and I was Wendy S. I am under 60 too.

jackstini · 22/12/2020 23:41

Love it, have a SIL Wendy and a long time friend Wendie - born really lovely ladies

I don't know anyone horrible called that name!

Whatthebloodyell · 22/12/2020 23:37

Wendy is nit ready for a comeback.

I love Gwen though.

What about Nancy?

mammmamia · 22/12/2020 23:34

Really don’t like it and I hate how it looks written down, I just see bendy!
I do like the Gwendoline suggestion though. Gwen is pretty.

Happymum12345 · 22/12/2020 23:34

It’s lovely

alexdgr8 · 22/12/2020 23:23

you really like it, that should be enough, if father agrees.
there are no negative connotations.
it's a good name. go with it. good luck to you all.

Djouce · 22/12/2020 23:18

It reminds me of John Cleese’s terrifying wife in A Fish Called Wanda, who says ‘A wuh for Wendy!’ when she finds a necklace with a W for Wanda on it.

FuckOffBorisYouTwat · 22/12/2020 23:17

Sorry it is such an ugly name. Poor Wendy was Bendy Wendy in my class

FenellaMaxwell · 22/12/2020 23:16

I’d google ‘mumsnet Wendy’ if I were you. Being a Wendy is not a complement!

megletthesecond · 22/12/2020 23:10

Revival!
Gwendoline is also lovely.

MariaTia · 22/12/2020 23:06

If you'd like to be called it yourself then I guess so, but I know I wouldn't and would say don't do it. I know a Wendy and she doesn't like her name

AppleKatie · 22/12/2020 20:57

The most intimidating and forceful woman I know (in a mostly good way) is called Wendy. She’s an extraordinary public speaker too.

A certain type of person does hiss ‘it’s a made up name you know’ behind her back though Grin

CharitySchmarity · 22/12/2020 20:54

I don't love it, but I don't think it's ricidulous, and it's only dated until someone starts using it again!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 22/12/2020 20:51

I think it will eventually make a comeback (along with all the other retro nickname type names eg, Sally, Peggy, Betsy etc) so you will be ahead of the crowd.

Wendy does sound very cute/sweet to me - a lovely little girls name, but I have trouble picturing it on an adult (despite the fact most Wendy's will be 60 plus). But I kind of feel the same about Lucy and Amy and those are popular with all ages, so what do I know! I do like pp suggestion of putting Gwendoline on the birth certificate to give her more options when older though.

Neverbeme · 22/12/2020 20:32

Really bad. I’m amazed anyone likes it.

Thehogfatherstolemycurry · 22/12/2020 20:31

Also e ery time I farted or burped as a small child my mother thought it was hilarious to call me windy Wendy. It stuck for years Hmm

Petrarkanian · 22/12/2020 19:30

I love it, but I'm very biased.

Florrieboo · 22/12/2020 19:26

I love it, there is one in school with my daughter and she is lovely. She is 8.

Sexnotgender · 22/12/2020 18:51

I used to work with an Australian Wendy, she was lovely.

Roselilly36 · 22/12/2020 18:50

Awful, please don’t name your baby girl Wendy.

pinkpetal2 · 22/12/2020 18:37

I hate it for a baby it just reminds me old and a Wendy house.

DorotheaHomeAlone · 22/12/2020 18:36

Really, really terrible. Sorry. Wet and weak and old lady but not traditional or cool.

winechateauxjoy · 22/12/2020 18:30

I love it - it's a really lovely name. I also think the Gwendoline suggestion is inspired.

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 22/12/2020 18:27

@windthatbobbin

Call her Gwendoline and use as a diminutive?
Perfect!
windthatbobbin · 22/12/2020 18:26

Call her Gwendoline and use as a diminutive?

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