Wonder

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Wonder Pronunciation

Wonder is pronounced WUN-der /ˈwʌn.dər/High

Meaning: From the English word wonder, 'a marvel; awe; amazement; a thing that fills with delight'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Wonder; marvel; awe: Wonder is a word-name. Bright, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word wonder, 'a marvel; awe; amazement; a thing that fills with delight'; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7208 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Wonder comes from the English word wonder, 'a marvel; awe; amazement; a thing that fills with delight' (we note the word-name). A bright, modern name (said 'WUN-der').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, wonder-and-marvel at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Wonder comes from the English word for 'a marvel; awe; amazement; a thing that fills with delight' — a bright, modern word-name (we note the word-name; said 'WUN-der').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Wonder — word-name

Variations

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Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Wonder?

Wonder is pronounced WUN-der (/ˈwʌn.dər/). Press play above to hear Wonder said aloud.

How do you say Wonder?

Wonder is said WUN-der (/ˈwʌn.dər/). Press play above to hear Wonder said aloud.

What does the name Wonder mean?

Wonder is an English word-name — 'a marvel; awe; amazement'; we note the word-name.

Is Wonder a boy or girl name?

Wonder is most often a girl's name.

How popular is Wonder?

Wonder is a very rare name in the U.S.