Wenda is a name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "from the winding river." It is often associated with the Norse god Odin's wife, Frigg, who was known as Wenda in some Old Norse texts. The name has also appeared in English literature, most notably in John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," where it belongs to one of the characters.
"The name Wenda experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity over these years, peaking at 43 births in 1956 and dropping as low as 5 births in certain years post-1970."