Wydell is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Wigdel, which is composed of two elements: 'wig', meaning 'war' or 'battle', and 'dæl', signifying 'portion' or 'allocation'. Therefore, Wydell can be interpreted as "having a battle portion" or "allotted for battle". The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were destined to serve in warfare, perhaps as soldiers or knights. However, it is essential to note that this etymology does not necessarily reflect the character traits of those bearing the name Wydell today.
Wydell was quite popular in 1931 with exactly five newborns sharing the name that year, summing up to a total of five births overall for this distinctive name.