Vendela

The name Vendela is a Scandinavian and specifically Swedish feminine variant of the name Wendel. Translated into German, it means "the Vandal woman" or possibly "the wanderer."

What does the name Vendela mean?

Vendela is a Swedish and Scandinavian feminine form of the name Wendel. In German, the name translates to "the Vandal woman" or possibly "the wanderer." It may be derived either from the Old High German word wendel, meaning "the Vandal," or from the Old Germanic term *wandrōną, meaning "to wander" or "to roam." The Vandals, originally a large East Germanic tribe, are historically first documented in present-day southern Poland. Later, some of them roamed in large groups, particularly the tribe that established kingdoms in Spain and subsequently in North Africa in the 5th century. The Vandals are said to be a warlike tribe. Variants of the name include Wendela, Wendelina, Wendeline, Wendeleit, Wendla, and Wendula.

Where does the name Vendela come from?

The name Vendela has its roots in Old High German and means "the Vandal woman" or "the wanderer." The Old High German word wendel stands for "the Vandal," and the Old Germanic expression *wandrōną means "to wander" or "to roam." The languages in which the name appears include Old Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, and generally Scandinavian.

How do you pronounce Vendela?

Ven-de-la

When is the name day of Vendela?

The name day for Vendela is celebrated on October 20 and 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Vendela is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in Sweden was in 2002, reaching 81st place. In the last ten years, Vendela has been chosen as a first name about 400 times there, placing it 220th in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, it ranks 141st in Sweden.

Nicknames & pet names

Van Dela / Vendatschi / Vendelkuh / Vendy / Venknatschi / Verdi

Famous people

• Vendela Kirsebom (Swedish model)
• Vendela Maria Kirsebrom (model)
• Vendela Palmgren (Swedish singer)
• Vendela Vida (American writer)
• Vendela Zachrisson (sailor)