National Wade Day: 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 Old English verb wadan, which means “to go” and dates back to before the seventh century. 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.
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History of National Wade Day
The male name Wade is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English verb wadan, which means “to go” and dates back to before the seventh century. 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.
Wade attained its highest level of popularity in the United States in 2021, when it was given to 1,012 baby boys and ranked 325th on the list of the 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.
5 FAMOUS INDIVIDUALS NAMED WADE
- John Williams
Williams was born on December 24, 1961, and is best known for his role as Brad Bellick in the television series “Prison Break.”
- William H. McCree
McCree, who was born on July 3, 1920, was the first black individual to be appointed as a Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals.
- He is Wade MacNeil.
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.
- Wesley Robson
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.”
- Wesley Redden
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.
NATIONAL WADE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | September 25 | Monday |
| 2024 | September 25 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | September 25 | Thursday |
| 2026 | September 25 | Friday |
| 2027 | September 25 | Saturday |
