Message: "Thoughts on Wanda"

[Opinions] Thoughts on Wanda

by Finch (lastonomast)

1/6/2015, 4:18 PM

Can Wanda be used today? I know it's considered super dated, but it has a long history and I think it has both a charming look and sound.

I'd probably use with a trendier middle name that she could go by if she hated it.

I like Wanda Violet, but maybe the flow's off?

#Wanda

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- New_Chloe

1/7/2015, 4:54 PM

LOVE WANDA. So quirky. I think it could for sure be used today, but you'd need the right attitude. You can't call a girl Wanda and act like her name is Sophia. Just won't work.

Wanda Violet isn't bad, I like the "want a violet" thing actually.

For a "safer" middle name, I'd suggest:

Wanda Zoe
Wanda Chloe
Wanda Scarlett (Scarlet Witch shoutout)
Wanda Caroline
Wanda Lucy
Wanda Catherine
Wanda Alice
Wanda Eleanor
Wanda Willow !!!? YEAH

- number1212

1/7/2015, 9:11 AM

Honestly I think it sounds super ugly. It also makes me think of "A Fish Called Wanda".

- queenv (guest)

1/7/2015, 3:47 AM

To me it's both unattractive and slightly comical. Not sure why I get the comical vibe.

- LMS

1/7/2015, 1:37 AM

"A Fish Called..."

Yep, I think of A Fish Called Wanda and Wanda Sykes. I can't say I really like it, but I don't hate it. It just isn't my style. A little dowdy.

If you are going to use it, Wanda Violet is lovely.

- ADT (guest)

1/6/2015, 9:07 PM

I had a student named Wanda about 3 years ago and she was about 21... it didn't feel outdated or old when in relation to an actual person and not just written....

- Qasim Yushua (Ali Hassan) +2

1/6/2015, 8:25 PM

I abhor, loathe, and eschew Wanda, but at least it's not Lyric. It also makes me think of the bitchy fairy from Fairly Odd Parents.

- CruelPumps +1

1/7/2015, 1:44 AM

Why do you always have to be such a... well, jerk? Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but at least try to get it across in a civilized way.

- Qasim Yushua (Ali Hassan)

1/8/2015, 7:33 PM

Sorry I'm too straight-foward.

- Just Jonquil

1/6/2015, 7:59 PM

I would worry about "A Fish Called Wanda" teasing.
Before that movie spoiled everything I quite liked Wanda, and was also liking Bronya at approximately the same time.

This message was edited 1/6/2015, 8:00 PM

- Elena

1/6/2015, 7:36 PM

Sorry, I find Wanda to be most unattractive, lacking in style and grace. There's also a harshness and a clunkiness to it that I greatly dislike.

ETA that I don't think Wanda is ready for a comeback.

This message was edited 1/6/2015, 7:38 PM

- Wordsmith +2

1/6/2015, 6:52 PM

I've been thinking about Wanda a lot since watching the Polish film Ida for the second time. I love the name's continental stylishness and panache.

Wanda Violet is cute. What about Wanda Ruby? Wanda Lucy? Wanda Zoe? Wanda Chloe? Wanda Rachel? Wanda Blythe? Wanda Eve? Wanda Pearl?

- Finch (lastonomast)

1/7/2015, 5:04 PM

I like Wanda Zoe and Wanda Blythe a lot! And Ida's such a great movie.

- Puck (BBH)

1/6/2015, 7:16 PM

Maybe you could revive it in another 50 years or so. As of now, I think it would not be befitting on a child. I'm not sure I could think of a name that would be less befitting than Wanda.

- Billina

1/6/2015, 5:34 PM

Ugly Wanda...I never liked this name, and I never thought it was appealing in any way. It sounds so...lumbering and slow-witted. I don't know, I just don't like it, and I don't think a trendier middle name helps.

- RoxStar

1/6/2015, 4:20 PM

One of my aunts is named Wanda, she's lots of fun. I think the name is fun but not one I'd ever want to have or give. Best to avoid a noun middle name to avoid the Want A trap.

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