Wyndham
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wyndham
Wyndham derives from Old English elements "winn" (joy, pleasure) and "ham" (homestead), literally meaning "joyful homestead" or "pleasant settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and its former colonies, with notable historical association to the Wyndham family of English gentry and the surname's adoption as a given name in modern times.
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Etymology
Wyndham derives from Old English elements "winn" (joy, pleasure) and "ham" (homestead), literally meaning "joyful homestead" or "pleasant settlement." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and its former colonies, with notable historical association to the Wyndham family of English gentry and the surname's adoption as a given name in modern times.
Wyndham currently ranks #2,880 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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