Windham is an English surname, derived from the name of Wymondham, Norfolk. The pronunciation of that toponym had become indistinguishable from Windham in Late Middle English, and the ruling family of Wymondham began to write its name in this way from the time of Edward IV.
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "riverbank with a windlass" in Old English (a windlass is a lifting apparatus). This has been the surname of the royal family of the United Kingdom since 1917.
Unique History of Some Wine Names. Some believe Chardonnay grapes originally gained their name from an area in Jerusalem. In 2012, the co-founder of Gvaot Winery told a tour group that Chardonnay grapes came from Israel. The belief is the name came from the Hebrew phrase “sha'har adonai”, which means “gate of God.”
Winefield is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 651 times.
Winefrith is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 905 times.
Winetorp is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 885 times.
The name Winfred is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Winfred is: Peaceful friend; friend of peace.
Winfrith is a baby boy name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 907 times.
Wingate Name Meaning. Scottish and northern English: habitational name from any of various place so called, for example Wingate in County Durham or Wingates in Northumberland, named in Old English as wind-geat 'wind gate', i.e. a place where the wind howls through a narrow pass or gap.
Welsh Meaning: The name Winifred is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Winifred is: Reconciled; blessed. Historically Winifred was a martyred Welsh princess; traditionally the patron saint of virgins.
