Wade
From an English surname that may derive from either a nickname for a ford crosser or a place name element.
Meaning and origin
Wade is taken from English surnames that likely referred to one who waded through water, possibly at a ford, or from place names containing similar elements.
How to pronounce Wade
| English (US) | /weɪd/ |
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