Wade
Wade comes from the Old English "wadan," meaning "to ford" or "to cross" — referring to someone who lived near a ford. Wade was moderately popular in mid-century America, peaking at #204 in 1966. Wade (the basketball player Dwyane Wade, born 1982, who won three NBA championships with the Miami Heat) is the most famous modern bearer. The single syllable is direct, and the "W" opening is firm. Wade is a male name of English origin that means "To ford, to cross". Brisk, modern, and a little athletic. The name sounds direct. Wades tend to be confident. US peaked #204 in 1966. Now top 400. Well-known people named Wade include Dwyane Wade (basketball player), Wade (English word), Wade (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Wade include Wad (short form), Wade (used across English), Wayde (variant).