TheNameDBWade
MasculineMeaning
To go; to ford; one who wades.
Etymology
Wade derives from the Old English 'wadan,' meaning 'to go' or 'to wade through water.' It originally functioned as an occupational or descriptive surname before becoming a given name.
About the Name Wade
Wade is a straightforward English name with Old English origins that became popular as a given name in the 20th century. It carries a sense of strength and simplicity.