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GirlPronounced English /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/

Wednesday

This name comes from the name of the day of the week, which was derived from Old English wodnesdæg meaning " Woden 's day".

Quick answer

Wednesday is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈwɛnz.deɪ/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the name of the day of the week, which was derived from Old English wodnesdæg meaning " Woden 's day". On the Addams Family television series (1964-1966) this was the name of the daughter, based on an earlier unnamed character in Charles Addams' cartoons. Her name was inspired by the popular nursery rhyme line Wednesday's child is full of woe.

Notes and context

Usage: popular culture