Windy
Pronunciation: [ w-IHND-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Windy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 12 babies have been named Windy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Windy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,355 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,355
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Windy is also used as a girl name, ranked #16854.
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About the Name Windy
Windy is a boy name .
Is Windy a boy or girl name? Windy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,355 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #16,854. Windy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Windy is currently ranked #17,355 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Windy include Win, Wiy, Wiie, and Winkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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