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The name Wendy was created for Peter Pan
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REFUTED
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Although J. M. Barrie popularized the name Wendy through Peter Pan, the name already existed as a Welsh given name and surname centuries earlier.

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Wikipedia: Wendy
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straightdope.com: Was the name Wendy invented for the book "Peter Pan"? - The Straight Dope
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Explicitly states JM Barrie did not invent the name, but popularized it from a child's mispronunciation.
en.wikipedia.org: Wendy
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Confirms Wendy is an older Welsh name and surname, predating Peter Pan.
en.wikipedia.org: Margaret Henley
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Shows the name was inspired by a real child's nickname for Barrie, rather than being newly created for the story.
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first checked31 Jul 2026
judged → REFUTED · 031 Jul 2026
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