Wade
Meaning of Wade
The name Wade is a strong and classic choice for boys, carrying with it a sense of timeless appeal. Pronounced as "wayd" (/weɪd/), Wade originates from Old English, where it was derived from the word "wadan," meaning "to go" or "to ford." This name evokes imagery of crossing rivers and overcoming obstacles, giving it an adventurous and resilient connotation. Over the years, Wade has been a steady favorite in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names for newborn boys since records began in the late 19th century. Notable variations include Wayde. Wade has also been popularized by cultural figures such as basketball star Dwyane Wade and characters in literature and media, further cementing its place as a beloved name that balances strength with simplicity.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as wayd (/weɪd/)
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Notable People Named Wade
| Stuart Alexander Bennett, also known as Wade Barrett, is an English-American professional wrestling commentator, actor, and retired wrestler currently signed to WWE. |
| Wade Anthony Boggs is a former professional baseball third baseman who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox, and also had stints with the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. |
| Wade Matthew LeBlanc is a retired American professional baseball pitcher who played for several Major League Baseball teams and the Saitama Seibu Lions in Nippon Professional Baseball. |
| Wade Alan Davis II is a multi-talented American speaker, activist, writer, educator, and former football player. |
| Wade Allen Davis, a former professional baseball pitcher, is a three-time MLB All-Star known for his contributions to the Kansas City Royals' 2015 World Series-winning team. |
| Wade Baldwin IV is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the EuroLeague. |
| Wade Kristopher Small is an English professional footballer known for his versatility as a right winger, left winger, and forward, with his last known club being Kingstonian. |
| Wade Allison is a renowned British physicist and author, known for his work at Oxford University and his books on nuclear energy and fundamental physics. |
| Wade Henderson - Wade J. Henderson is an African-American advocate, community leader, and governmental activist who has served as president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR) and counsel to the Leadership Conference Education Fund. |
| Wade Grant Cunningham is a racing driver from Auckland, New Zealand known for competing in the IndyCar Series from 2011 to 2012. |
| Paul Wade Bowen is a Texas Country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas, United States. |
| Wade Schalles is a former American wrestler known for creating unique wrestling techniques and winning national championships in judo and sambo. |
| Wade Anthony Seccombe is a former Australian cricketer known for his wicket-keeping skills and currently serves as a cricket coach in Queensland. |
| Wade Horn - Wade F. Horn is an American psychologist who served as President George W. Bush's Assistant Secretary for Children and Families and also worked under President George H.W. Bush as Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families. |
| Wade Mark is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian politician who served as the Speaker of the House from 2010 to 2015 and holds a bachelor's degree in economics and politics from the University of the West Indies. |
