National Wade Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

National Wade Day is observed annually on September 25 to honor all individuals with the name Wade. The male name Wade is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the pre-7th-century Old English verb ‘wadan,’ which means “to go.” It could also be derived from the Old English word ‘(ge)waed,’ which means ‘ford.’ It is believed to be a habitational name for a person who resided near a ford or a locational name for those who reside in the same-named locations. This is illustrated by the town of Wade in Suffolk, East Anglia, England.

The background of National Wade Day

The male name Wade is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the pre-7th-century Old English verb ‘wadan,’ which means “to go.” Wade is also an occupational name derived from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German wade, which means “large net” or “clothing”

It was first mentioned in 1086 in the small “Domesday Book” for Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk. However, the name was written as Wada, Wade, and Wado. It gained popularity from the legend of Wade, a sea giant dreaded and revered by the coastal tribes of the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In addition to Waide, Waid, Wadey, Quaid, MacWade, Wadeson, Wayde, Waad, Wadeson, Waidson, and MacUaid, there are also Waide, Waid, Wadey, Quaid, and MacWade.

In the United States, Wade attained its peak in popularity in the year 2021, matching 1,012 births and taking 325th place on the list of most popular male names. In 2000, it ranked 474th in terms of popularity, with a minor decline the following year. Its prevalence declined steadily until 2016, when it jumped dramatically from 521st to 405th position. From then on, the prevalence of the name continues to rise steadily.

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Who do you know named Wade? Celebrate by wishing him a joyful National Wade Day and complimenting his incredible name.

Discover rhyming phrases

Today’s amusing word game is to discover other names that rhyme with Wade. We will introduce you to Jade and Slade.

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5 FAMOUS INDIVIDUALS NAMED WADE

Williams was born on December 24, 1961, and is best known for his role as Brad Bellick in the television series “Prison Break.”

Born July 3, 1920, McCree was the first black individual to be appointed as a Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

MacNeil, a Canadian musician born on 5 May 1984, is best known as the vocalist of the hardcore band Gallows and the founder of the Black Lungs band.

Robson, an Australian choreographer and performer who was born on September 17, 1982, is well-known for serving as a judge on the popular dance series “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Redden is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played for the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and St. Louis Blues throughout his career. He was born on June 12, 1977.

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