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At a Glance
- 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
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
WIN-terIPA /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.
Names Like Winter
These names share Winter’s style, era or origin.
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)
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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