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Windsor

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Pronounced WIND-zer /ˈwɪnd.zər/High

Meaning: From Old English Windles-ora, 'riverbank with a windlass (winch)' — the castle and surname of the British royal houseMedium

In 30 seconds: The royal house itself: Windsor names the castle — and the dynasty — of British monarchy, from a humble 'winch by the riverbank'. On a girl, it's crown-level preppy.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English Windles-ora, 'riverbank with a windlass (winch)' — the castle and surname of the British royal house
U.S. rank (2024)#3803 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 454

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Windsor comes from Old English Windles-ora, 'riverbank with a windlass' — the winch that hauled boats ashore. The castle built there became Europe's oldest occupied fortress and, from 1917, the surname of the British royal house. As a girl's name it reads regal-preppy.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare, riverbank-royal at the root, and polished.

Did you know? The British royal family chose 'Windsor' as its surname in 1917 — naming themselves after their own castle, whose name began as a riverside winch for hauling boats.
Overall data confidence 82%
Place-name references — Windsor — etymology

Variations

WinsorWyndsor

Nicknames

WinnieWin

Famous Bearers

  • ★Windsor Davies (1930-2019)
    Welsh actor best known for his role in the British sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum

If you like Windsor…

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Sutton— the companion polished place-surname
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Windsor mean?

Windsor is Old English for 'riverbank with a windlass'; it names the British royal castle and house.

How do you pronounce Windsor?

It's said WIND-zer /ˈwɪnd.zər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Windsor a boy or girl name?

Windsor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Windsor?

Windsor is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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