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The story of Peter Pan is very close to my heart, but maybe not for the same reasons why you loved the story. The story was first published as Peter and Wendy in 1911 by J.M. Barrie five years after he produced the play, Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.  From a very young age, I wondered what it would be like to roam Neverland with the lost boys. In high school, there was a joke about my constant day-dreaming and it was said I was destined to live in Neverland, running around in a blue nightgown. Which all made perfect sense since I was named Wendi.

The name Wendy/Wendi/Wendie was popularized by J.M. Barrie.

While research shows that Barrie didn’t invent the name “Wendy”, he might as well have. Barrie introduced the character Wendy Darling in Peter Pan in 1904. It is well-known that J.M. Barrie’s work was often inspired by the antics of children. Many important characters in his books are modeled after children of his friends and associates. -The History of Wendy - This Wendy seems to be annoyed that Barrie is credited with using this name, as she found earlier references to the name in 1804 census as well as the Han Dynasty Emperor name Wendi. Although, my guess is that Wendi was pronounced differently.

Today’s fashion tribute is based on the playbill – with something you might wear to an opening night of the play. Stayed tuned you might see a disney version soon!