Names Winston

Winston

Found 5 entry about "Winston"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

English

Meaning

Winston is derived from the Old English name Wynnstan, which means "joy stone" or "friendship stone".

Pronunciation

WIN-stən
WINS-tun

Popularity

Winston is not currently a top 1000 baby name in the United States, but it is still used frequently. It is more popular in the United Kingdom, where it ranks at #212 in popularity.

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Winston Name meanings & History

Winston is derived from the Old English name Wynnstan, which means "joy stone" or "friendship stone". From an English surname that was derived from the Old English given name Wynnstan. A famous bearer was Winston Churchill (1874-1965), the British prime minister during World War II. This name was also borne by the fictional Winston Smith, the protagonist in George Orwell's 1949 novel 1984. Winston is a popular name for baby boys around the world. It is often used for parents who are seeking a name that combines tradition, strength, and class.

Zodiac Sign of Winston: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Winston:

W: Wonderment,Wonderful,Wishful,Willful,Wild

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

N: Nitpicking,Nagging,Nutrition,Nice,Neat,Neurosis,Nervous

S: Solidity,Success,Sensuality,Security,Sex,Social Standing,Status

T: Truth,Testy,Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Tireless

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete

Winston is:

a Class name
a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Upper name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Winston include British politician and statesman Winston Churchill, American professional football player Winston Justice, and British actor Winston Ellis.

2.) Winston (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Joy stone

Other Forms: Whinston, Whynston, Wynston

3.) WINSTON (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating from an English place-name derived from the Old English elements wine (friend) and tun (town, settlement, village, enclosure): hence, “friendly town.” Winston was first used as a given name by the Churchill family, who bestowed it upon Winston Churchill (b. 1620) in honor of his mother, Sarah Winston. (WINSTUN)