referring to the 1920s-1960s is coming back. Further proof of this is the fact that next to Zofia, Hanna and Pola young parents in Poland are increasingly willing to call girls Wanda.
This may be surprising to some, because in the 1990s and early 2000s . It was considered an old-fashioned choice at the time, but today the name Wanda is back in fashion. They are considered synonymous with class and timeless elegance.
Official statistics show that over 90,000 Polish women have this name. That’s a lot, and it could be even betterbecause the popularity of the name Wanda has skyrocketed in recent years.
It is short and specific, and at the same time very elegant. It fits perfectly into times when people value independence and character (they are worn by one of Marvel’s superheroes – Wanda Maximoff)
In 2024, the name Wanda was given to girls 544 times. This is a huge increase compared to previous decades (in 2014 it recorded only 105 submissions, and in 2004 only 15.
There is an interesting theory about the origin of the name Wanda, which may come from the name of the Vandal tribewhich formerly lived in Central Europe.
The meaning of the name Wanda is directly related to the Slavic language. From the word “węd”, the name Wanda means “water” or “river”. It is also possible that it comes from the word “węda”, i.e. “fishing rod”.
According to the well-known legend, the name Wanda was to be borne by a legendary princess, the daughter of the Polish prince Kraka, who threw herself into the Vistula River, not wanting to marry a German prince.
Women named Wanda are numerological sevens: mysterious, independent women, endowed with strong intuition. It’s hard to forget about them because they have a magnetic charm.
Women named Wanda are rather kind and open to new acquaintances, but they are usually far from extroverts. They prefer to spend time with a trusted group of friends. They don’t beat around the bush. They prefer to say what they think honestly and directly.
If you have a woman in your family with this charming name, do not forget to send her wishes at the right time. Wanda’s name day is usually celebrated on January 26 in winter or June 23 in summer.
Sometimes ladies also choose other dates, deciding to celebrate on February 14, April 18 or September 22. However, the first two dates are definitely more popular.
