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Wanda

American  
[won-duh] / ˈwɒn də /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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“It just sounds so ridiculous,” said Wanda Ashe, a member since 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Netflix is a Joke Festival brought a seven-day comedy explosion to Los Angeles, with stand-up, podcasts, variety shows, and musical performances starring comedy heavyweights like Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, and Wanda Sykes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Wanda Landowska, who was hugely influential in reviving the harpsichord as a concert instrument, was once asked about her approach to making music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

On that note, the same special that features recorded memories from Bill Maher and Tracy Morgan also leaves out Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, both of whom also toplined their own shows, like Rivers.

From Salon • May 14, 2025

He swallowed it down and glared at Wanda, who looked far too pleased for his comfort.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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