Windsor Name Meaning
The name Windsor comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Windsor below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Windsor Name Meaning
English (Rare)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...
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