Winter

At a Glance: Name: Winter – Meaning: the winter season — a time of cold — used as a given name in direct reference to the season – Origin: English – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: WIN-ter

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Winter is a straightforward one: it's used as a given name in direct reference to the winter season itself, pronounced WIN-ter (/ˈwɪntu0259r/). It has English origins and works as a gender-neutral choice, with a feel that leans free-spirited, boho, and bold.

Meaning & Origin of Winter

Meaning: The winter season — a time of cold — used as a given name in direct reference to the season.

Origin: English.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Winter

Phonetic: WIN-ter   IPA: /ˈwɪntər/

Popularity of Winter

Winter peaked in 2022 with 1,051 babies given the name, ranking #306 that year, but has since cooled to #385 in 2024 with 816 babies — SSA has tracked the name since 1954.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1954–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Winter mean?

The winter season — a time of cold — used as a given name in direct reference to the season. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Winter)

How do you pronounce Winter?

Winter is pronounced WIN-ter (IPA: /ˈwɪntər/).

Is Winter a popular name right now?

Winter peaked at #306 in 2022 and is ranked #385 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1954–2024.)

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