Windham
WIN-dəəm
Windham is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname and place name meaning 'windy homestead' or 'windy village'.”. It currently ranks #5416 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Windham Means
“An English surname and place name meaning 'windy homestead' or 'windy village'.”
The Story of Windham
This name whispers of windswept horizons and a steadfast presence, a name for a son who stands tall.
Windham is an English surname and place name, meaning 'windy homestead' or 'windy village.' It evokes images of enduring settlements shaped by the prevailing winds, suggesting a deep connection to the land and its history.
For your son, Windham implies a spirit of strong independence and reliability. It’s a name for a child who will build his own world with steadfast resolve and a touch of adventurousness.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 2024
Total Births
37
First Recorded
1987
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