Gender Masculine & Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʋɛn.dəl/(Dutch) /ˈvɛn.dl̩/(German)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Old short form of Germanic names beginning with the element wentil meaning "a Vandal". The Vandals were a Germanic tribe who invaded Spain and North Africa in the 5th century. Their tribal name, which may mean "wanderer", has often been confused with that of the Wends, a Slavic people living between the Elbe and the Oder.

This is another name for Saint Wendelin.

Related Names

Rootwentil
Other Languages & CulturesVendelín(Czech) Venla(Finnish) Wandal, Wandalin, Wendelin(Germanic) Vendel(Hungarian) Vendelín(Slovak) Vendela(Swedish)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024