Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 06, 2024

Wannamaker

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Origin: German

Meaning: Basket maker

Wannamaker is a masculine name of German origin that boasts somewhat of a fun and lighthearted aura. Both a given name and a surname, it stems from the Middle German wanne, meaning “basket,” and was typically bestowed upon people who made winnowing fans. Wannamaker means “basket maker” and boasts a selection of variations including Wannemacher or  Wannemaker. If you wanna make sure your little one takes pride in their individuality, Wannamaker is just the name for them.