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At a Glance: Name: Wednesday – Meaning: named for 'Woden's day' (the god Woden/Odin) – Origin: Old English (word/day name) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: WENZ-day
Wednesday traces back to Old English, coming from "Woden's day" — named for the god Woden, also known as Odin. It's a word-name, built directly from that day-of-the-week origin rather than a traditional first name passed down through generations.
Meaning & Origin of Wednesday
Meaning: Named for 'Woden's day' (the god Woden/Odin).
Origin: Old English (word/day name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Wednesday
Phonetic: WENZ-day IPA: /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/
Popularity of Wednesday
Wednesday peaked at #1457 in 2023, when 153 babies were given the name, then dropped to #2425 in 2024 with just 75.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1965–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Wednesday mean?
Named for ‘Woden’s day’ (the god Woden/Odin). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wednesday)
How do you pronounce Wednesday?
Wednesday is pronounced WENZ-day (IPA: /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/).
Is Wednesday a popular name right now?
Wednesday peaked at #1457 in 2023 and is ranked #2425 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1965–2024.)
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