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Windy

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Pronounced WIN-dee /ˈwɪn.di/Medium

Meaning: Windy is an English word name, 'of the wind; breezy', and can also read as a spelling of Wendy. The route varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy word name: Windy means 'of the wind' (or reads as Wendy) (said 'WIN-dee'). Routes vary, we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningWindy is an English word name, 'of the wind; breezy', and can also read as a spelling of Wendy. The route varies by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12046 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,965

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519482024

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

The girl's name Windy is an English word name, 'of the wind', and can also read as a spelling of Wendy. The route varies, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as breezy and cheerful (said 'WIN-dee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, breezy, and cheerful.

Did you know? Windy carries a light, airy feel — a nature word name for the wind, which also doubles as a spelling of Wendy; the route varies, which we note (said 'WIN-dee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Windy — English word 'of the wind' / spelling of Wendy; routes vary

Variations

WendyWindiWindie

Nicknames

WinWindie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Windy mean?

Windy is a word name, 'of the wind; breezy', and can read as a spelling of Wendy; the route varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Windy?

It's said WIN-dee /ˈwɪn.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Windy a boy or girl name?

Windy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Windy?

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

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