Windell is a rare baby name in America. It originated as a surname in England with unknown origins. Windell was a top 1,000 name in the mid-twentieth century, but it is no longer on the Social Security Popularity Index.
Meaning of the name Windell:
English: unknown
Origin of the name Windell:
Windell originated as the first name version of a surname. Windell was originally a family name in England. Windell did not become a title for boys until the late nineteenth century. It became popular among Americans in the last half of the twentieth century as Windell Middlebrooks, Jr. was an actor and singer.
Symbolism of the name Windell:
The meaning of the baby name Windell is not specific. As mentioned, it was originally a surname in England. No one knows the origins of the baby name.
Style of the name Windell:
Modern as a first name, traditional as a surname
Gender of the name Windell:
Windell is a wholesome baby name for boys.
Pronunciation of the name Windell:
win-DEL or WIN-del
Number of syllables in the name Windell:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Windell:
Windell is a wholesome and natural baby name. It is mature and formal.
Alternative spellings for the name Windell:
- Windel
- Wendel
- Wendell
- Wyndel
- Wyndell
Nicknames for the name Windell:
- Win
- Winnie
- Winny
- Dell
- Wind
- Windy
- Windie
Popularity of the name Windell:
Windell first became a top 1,000 baby name in America in 1936 at rank 862. It remained on the top 1,000 list until 1961 when it was number 956. Windell ranked highest in 1940 at 548.
Related names for the name Windell:
Great middle names for Windell and their meanings:
- Bailey (bailiff, city fortification)
- Edwin (friend, happy, rich)
- Colby (swarthy person's settlement)
- Gary (spear, bold spear, hard spear)
- Avery (ruler of elves, wise)
- Dennis (follower of Dionysius)
- Perry (near pear trees, traveler, wanderer)
- Truman (loyal one)
Famous people with the name Windell:
- Windell Middlebrooks, Jr. (actor, singer, “Suite Life on Deck”)
Windells in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the name Windell.