Wendelmoet

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Gender Feminine
Usage Dutch (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. WEHN-dəl-moot  [key]
Other Forms FormsWendelmoed (= more modern spelling, in line with modern Dutch 'moed' meaning "courage". Yet, this spelling is rarer than Wendelmoet.)

Meaning & History

Derived from the Germanic name elements wentil meaning "a Vandal" (see Wendel) and muot meaning "courage, boldness".

A notable bearer of this name was Wendelmoet Claesdochter, a Dutch Lutheran who was executed for heresy in 1527. Her memory is still honoured in Dutch protestant circles today.
Added 4/15/2016 by elbowin
Edited 12/9/2022 by Mike C, Lucille and elbowin