Windy
Windy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Windy
- A female given name.
Etymology
Often a diminutive of names starting with Wi-, such as Wilhelmina and Winifred, with -y. Influenced by windy.
How popular is Windy?
Since 1880, 4,971 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Windy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #5211 in 1974. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Windy
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Sibling name ideas for Windy
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Windy FAQ
What does the name Windy mean?
A female given name. Often a diminutive of names starting with Wi-, such as Wilhelmina and Winifred, with -y. Influenced by windy.
How popular is the name Windy?
Since 1880, 4,971 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Windy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #5211 in 1974. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Windy a boy or girl name?
Windy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,971 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.