The name Wendy may come from Gwendydd, but it was used more as a male name in the late 19th century. It became popular for girls after JM Barrie created the character Wendy in Peter Pan, based on a friend named Margaret Henley. It is not entirely clear where the name Wendy comes from, but […]
Sister Wendy Beckett, a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and a consecrated virgin, gained popularity in the 1990s and early 21st century with her books and TV programs on art and art history. She was educated at Oxford University and spent most of her life in contemplation and prayer, but also […]
