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Wendy

American  
[wen-dee] / ˈwɛn di /
Or Wendie

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Gwendolyn.


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When Wendy McDonnel started overseeing care for both of her elderly parents, she quickly became overwhelmed by the amount of time, energy and responsibility the job required.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Wendy Dayana Mero Bailon, 27, holds a photograph of her father, Jose Norberto Mero Jijije, 54, who disappeared as part of the crew aboard the Fiorella.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The approach extends the reach of Cricket’s investment by adapting to consumers’ media habits, according to Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Martin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, chair of the Local Government Association's health and wellbeing committee, said this was akin to health services "marking their own homework".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It’s just about this boy who refuses to grow up, and when Wendy grows up, he feels very betrayed.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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