Windle
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Windle
Windle derives from Old English elements meaning "windy" or "twisting," likely combining "wind" (moving air) with a locative suffix, referring to a windy place or winding valley.
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Etymology
Windle derives from Old English elements meaning "windy" or "twisting," likely combining "wind" (moving air) with a locative suffix, referring to a windy place or winding valley. The name is primarily English in origin and has been used as both a surname and given name, with scattered historical usage particularly in English-speaking regions, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Windle currently ranks #6,482 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1941.
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