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Wendell

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Wendell (name) means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, related to "Wendel", meaning "wanderer". Example: “Wendell was named after his great-uncle.”

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A masculine given name of Germanic origin, related to "Wendel", meaning "wanderer".
"Wendell was named after his great-uncle."
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Etymology

Short form of Germanic compound names beginning with the tribal name Wendel-, "a Wend".

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What does “Wendell” mean?
The word “Wendell” means a masculine given name of Germanic origin, related to "Wendel", meaning "wanderer".
How do you use “Wendell” in a sentence?
Here is “Wendell” used in a sentence: “Wendell was named after his great-uncle.”
What part of speech is “Wendell”?
“Wendell” is a name.
Is “Wendell” a common word?
“Wendell” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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