At a Glance: Name: Wonder – Meaning: astonishment, marvel – Origin: Old English – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: WUN-der
Wonder is an Old English unisex name meaning “astonishment, marvel”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Wonder
Meaning: Astonishment, marvel.
Origin: Old English.
A common claim: Wonder means 'miracle' Actually: 'Wonder' is often glossed as 'miracle,' but its Old English root wundor means 'astonishment' or 'a marvel,' not literally 'miracle.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Wonder
Phonetic: WUN-der IPA: /ˈwʌndər/
Popularity of Wonder
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1951–2024.
Lists That Include Wonder
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