Winter  |
| Gender | Unisex |
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| Word/name | English |
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| Meaning | "winter” |
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| Related names | Winterr, Winterrose, Winters, Wynter, Wynterrose |
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Winter is a modern given name of English origin given in reference to the season. [1]
The name has been in regular use across the English-speaking world. It has ranked among the top 1,000 names for newborn girls in England and Wales since 2014 and among the top 300 names since 2020. It has ranked among the top 1,000 names for newborn girls in the United States since 2012 and among the top 400 names since 2018. [2] It was the 303rd most popular name for newborn American girls in 2022, when 1,048 girls were given the name in that country. The name is also in use for boys. There were 64 American boys named Winter in 2022. Spelling variant Wynter is also well-used and was the 356th most popular name for newborn American girls in 2022, with 878 uses. There were 19 American boys named Wynter in 2022. Elaborations of the name are also in use, with eight American girls in 2020 called Wynterrose and six American girls called Winterrose. Six girls were called Winterrose in 2022 and seven girls were called Wynterrose in 2022. Five American girls were named Winterr, a spelling variant, in 2022. [3]
The popularity of the name coincides with the increase in usage of other season names for girls such as Autumn and Summer as well as other names inspired by the natural world. The name has also been used by celebrities for their children and for characters in books and films, which might have brought it to the attention of parents. [4]
Maeve, Maev or Maiv is a female given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish name Méabh, which was spelt Meadhbh in early modern Irish, Meḋḃ or Meaḋḃ in Middle Irish, and Medb in Old Irish. It may derive from a word meaning "she who intoxicates", "mead-woman", or alternatively "she who rules". Medb is a queen in Irish mythology who is thought to have originally been a sovereignty goddess.
Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen, an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr of the Christian Church.
Miley is a feminine given name. It first entered the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States in 2007 and has continued to be well used. Spelling variants of the name in use include, among others, Milee, Mileigh, Mylee, Myleigh, and Mylie. Its popularity is attributed to the fame of singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus, whose name originated as a childhood nickname given to her by her father because she was so "smiley". Cyrus starred as Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana.
Jade is a given name derived from the ornamental stone jade, which is used in artwork and in jewellery-making. The name is derived from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, which means "stone of the bowels". There was a belief that when jade was placed on the stomach, it could cure colic in babies. The stone is greatly valued in Asian countries. Confucius believed it had properties encouraging purity, bravery, and honesty. Chinese emperors were buried in suits made of the stone because they believed it would make them live on forever.
Renesmee is a feminine given name created by Twilight author Stephenie Meyer for a character in Breaking Dawn, the 2008 fourth novel in the Twilight series, who also appeared in the films based on the novels. It is a portmanteau of the names Renee and Esme, which are French in origin. The name, along with others used in the series, came into occasional use as a given name due to the popularity of the books and movies. Alternate spellings of the name are also found.
Sean, also spelled Seán or Séan in Irish English, is a male given name of Irish origin. It comes from the Irish versions of the Biblical Hebrew name Yohanan, Seán and Séan, rendered John in English and Johannes/Johann/Johan in other Germanic languages. The Norman French Jehan is another version.
Palmer is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of a surname meaning palm bearer or pilgrim. Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land traditionally carried the palms.
Reina, which is also spelled Raina, Rayna, or Reyna in English, is a feminine given name with multiple, unrelated origins from a number of different languages and cultures. All of these unrelated names are pronounced and written similarly in English.
Nova is a given name of Latin origin meaning "new".
Kinsley is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname.
Oakley is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname.
Everly is a given name of English origin that is a transferred use of an English place name and surname.
Leilani is a Hawaiian given name meaning "heavenly garland of flowers" or "royal child". The Hawaiian word lei refers to flowers and lani to the sky or heavens, with an association to royalty.
Kailani is a Hawaiian given name meaning ocean, from Hawaiian kai, and sky from Hawaiian lani.
Journey is a modern English name derived from the word for a long trip. For some parents, the name evokes a sense of adventure or spiritual or physical travel or the band Journey. It is in use for both boys and girls.
Cataleya is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Cattleya, a genus of orchid named in honor of English botanist William Cattley. The surname Cattley is said to be a transferred use of Catley, a one-time English place name in both Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire. The place name was ultimately derived from the Old English words catte, meaning cat and leah, meaning meadow or clearing, giving the meaning “from the meadow or clearing where wildcats dwell.” Another name for the Cattleya orchid is cat orchid. Others have made a connection between the name and cats because of the name’s starting syllable.
Harlow is a given name of English origin, a transferred use of a surname and place name meaning "rock hill" or "army hill." Spelling variants Harlo and Harlowe are also in use.
Knox is a primarily masculine given name, a transferred use of a Scottish surname and place name from the Scots Gaelic "cnoc" or Old English cnocc, referring to a small hill with a round top.
Raya is a given name with multiple, unrelated origins in different cultures.
Lilith is a feminine given name sometimes given in reference to Lilith, a character in Jewish folklore who was said to be the first wife of the first man Adam who disobeyed him, was banished from the Garden of Eden, and who became a mythical she-demon. The mythological tale has inspired modern feminists.
