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Wednesday

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Pronounced WENZ-day /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/High

Meaning: day of the Norse god Woden/OdinHigh

In 30 seconds: Wednesday is a day-of-the-week name meaning Woden's day, made iconic as the name of Wednesday Addams. A bold darkly whimsical choice with strong fictional heritage.
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Origin HighOld English, Norse
Meaningday of the Norse god Woden/Odin
U.S. rank (2024)#2425 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,666

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319652024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Wednesday derives from Old English Wōdnesdæg meaning Woden's day, named after the Norse god Woden (Odin). The day name began to be used as a given name primarily through the Addams Family character.

Wednesday surged in naming popularity following the Netflix series Wednesday (2022) starring Jenna Ortega.

Did you know? The Wednesday of the nursery rhyme — Wednesday's child is full of woe — perfectly suits the macabre Wednesday Addams, making this name synonymous with gothic charm and dry wit since Charles Addams created her in 1938.
Overall data confidence 90%
Oxford English Dictionary: Wednesday — reference for WednesdayBehind the Name: Wednesday — name etymology referenceNetflix Wednesday (2022) — reference for Wednesday

Variations

WendyWen

Nicknames

WedsNessie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Wednesday Addams (fictional)
    Wednesday Addams, the macabre daughter in the Addams Family franchise created by cartoonist Charles Addams (first appearing in 1938).

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Frequently Asked

What does Wednesday mean?

Wednesday means Woden's day, named after the Norse god Woden/Odin. As a given name it is famous through Wednesday Addams.

How do you pronounce Wednesday?

Wednesday is pronounced WENZ-day (/ˈwɛnz.deɪ/), with two syllables.

Is Wednesday a girl's name?

Wednesday is used as a girl's name, primarily through the Addams Family character.

How popular is the name Wednesday?

Wednesday surged in popularity following the Netflix series Wednesday (2022) starring Jenna Ortega.