Wyndham

Meaning of Wyndham

Wyndham, pronounced WIN-dəm (/wɪndəm/), traces its origins to an English toponymic surname denoting a “windy homestead” or “wind-protected estate,” historically associated with a Somerset manor and subsequently borne by families of the landed gentry. Over time, the name has accrued associations with cultural figures—most notably the writer and painter Wyndham Lewis—lending it an air of intellectual gravitas and genteel refinement. In the United States, Wyndham has never achieved widespread popularity, registering sporadic appearances throughout the twentieth century—five births in 1920 (rank 533), seven in 1968 (rank 643), eight in 1988 (rank 720) and similar figures thereafter—underscoring its status as a distinctive, if uncommon, choice. The twenty-first century has witnessed only modest fluctuations until a noticeable rise in 2023 (fifteen occurrences, rank 914) and again in 2024 (thirty-four occurrences, rank 890), suggesting a slowly growing appreciation among parents who value both historical depth and singularity in a masculine name.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as WIN-dəm (/wɪndəm/)

• Weston
• Waylon
• Wylie
• Winston
• Warner
• Wendell
• Walden