Wendy Tillery

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wendy Tillery — friend
287K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wendy Tillery is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Wendy is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. Wendy is a Welsh feminine given name. In Britain during the English Civil War in the mid-1600s, a male Captain Wendy Oxford was identified by the Leveller John Lilburne as a spy reporting on his activities. It was also used as a surname in Britain from at least the 17th century. Its popularity in Britain as a feminine name is owed to the character Wendy Darling from the 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelisation Peter and Wendy, both written by J. M. Barrie. Its popularity reached a peak in the 1960s, and subsequently declined. The surname Tillery: People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W. Wendy is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 287K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wendy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wendy

Meaning: friend

Welsh

Wendy is a Welsh feminine given name. In Britain during the English Civil War in the mid-1600s, a male Captain Wendy Oxford was identified by the Leveller John Lilburne as a spy reporting on his activities. It was also used as a surname in Britain from at least the 17th century. Its popularity in Britain as a feminine name is owed to the character Wendy Darling from the 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelisation Peter and Wendy, both written by J. M. Barrie. Its popularity reached a peak in the 1960s, and subsequently declined.

Surname: Tillery

English

People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wendy is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wendy by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wendy Tillery

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wendy Tillery:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wendy?
The first name Wendy originates from Welsh. Wendy is a Welsh feminine given name. In Britain during the English Civil War in the mid-1600s, a male Captain Wendy Oxford was identified by the Leveller John Lilburne as a spy reporting on his activities. It was also used as a surname in Britain from at least the 17th century. Its popularity in Britain as a feminine name is owed to the character Wendy Darling from the 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelisation Peter and Wendy, both written by J. M. Barrie. Its popularity reached a peak in the 1960s, and subsequently declined.
When was Wendy most popular?
The name Wendy reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tillery?
The surname Tillery originates from English. People with the surname Blake Tillery (born 1983), American politician Dale Tillery (born 1957), American judge, politician, and lawyer Dwight Tillery, American politician who served as mayor of Cincinnati from 1991 to 1993 Elijah Tillery (born 1957), American boxer Gary Tillery (born 1947), American author Jerry Tillery (born 1996), American football player Ken Tillery (1958–2002), American murder victim Linda Tillery (born 1948), American singer George W.
What are the origins of the name Wendy Tillery?
The name Wendy Tillery combines two different traditions: the first name Wendy has Welsh roots, while the surname Tillery originates from English.
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