Find out how popular the first name Wendelin has been for the last 3 years (from 1974 to 1976) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Wendelin by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Wendelin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1976, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Wendelin.

The history of the first name Wendelin

The name Wendelin has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the elements "wend" meaning "to go" or "to wander", and "lini" meaning "lime tree" or "linden". It emerged as a personal name during the Middle Ages, primarily in areas of central Europe where Germanic languages were spoken.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wendelin can be found in the 7th century, with the life of Saint Wendelin, an Irish monk who lived in the Ardennes region of modern-day Belgium and France. He is revered as the patron saint of herders and shepherds, and his name became associated with the rural, pastoral life.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Wendelin gained popularity in parts of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, often appearing in monastic records and local chronicles. In the 12th century, a German abbot named Wendelin is mentioned in the chronicles of the Hirsau Monastery in the Black Forest region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Wendelin was borne by several notable scholars and humanists, such as Wendelin Steinbach (1454-1519), a German mathematician and astronomer, and Wendelin Hiller (1545-1615), a German humanist and philosopher.

In the 17th century, Wendelin Sering (1604-1668) was a German Baroque architect and sculptor who worked on notable projects in Dresden and Saxony. Another figure from this time was Wendelin Dietrich (1629-1692), a German Benedictine monk and theologian.

Moving into the 18th century, Wendelin Weissheimer (1711-1789) was a German Catholic priest and historian who wrote extensively about the history of the Palatinate region. In the 19th century, Wendelin Foerster (1844-1915) was a German classical scholar and editor of ancient Greek texts.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Wendelin throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence in various regions of central Europe and its association with scholarly, religious, and artistic pursuits.

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