Meaning of name Wanda

The names of some famous persons by the name Wanda (or its variants) are:

Wanda Skyes, born on 7 March , a famous comedian. Wanda Skyes's background: An Emmy-winning American stand-up comedian and actress. She is well known for her blunt observations on current events, the differences between the sexes and races, and life in general.

Wanda Coleman, born on 13 November, a famous poet. Wanda Coleman's background: An award-winning American poet. She is known as 'the L.A. Blueswoman,' and 'the unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles.' Coleman was born Wanda Evans, and grew up in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles during the stanky and 1960s. She has received fellowships from the John P. Guggenheim Foundation, The NEA, and the California Arts Council (in fiction and in poetry). She was the first C.O.L.A. literary fellow (Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 2003). Her many honors include an Emmy in Daytime Drama writing, The 1999 Lenore Marshall Prize (for 'Bathwater Wine'), and a nomination for the 2001 National Book Awards (for 'Mercurochrome').

Wanda Jackson, born on 20 October, a famous singer. Wanda Jackson's background: The first female rock and roll singer. She began recording (on the Decca label) in 1954. Jackson signed with Capitol in 1956. In 1960 she saw pop chart success when Capitol re-released her 1958 rendition of 'Let's Have a Party.' She switched over to Country Music in the 1960s, racking up a few hits there as well. She has often been hailed as the 'Queen of Rockabilly'.