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Wade
Meaning: ford, river crossing · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname for someone living near a ford (Old English wæd).
Nicknames
Wadey
Wade name art
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FAQ
What does the name Wade mean?
Wade means “ford, river crossing”. It comes from English.
Is Wade a popular name?
Wade is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Wade?
Wadey.
Similar names
Carter · Grayson · Lincoln · Colton · Landon · Hunter
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.