Windsor

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɪnd.zəɹ/(American English) /ˈwɪnd.zə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the name of a few English towns, one notably the site of Windsor Castle. Their names mean "riverbank with a windlass" in Old English, a windlass being a lifting apparatus. In 1917 the British royal family adopted this name (after Windsor Castle), replacing their previous name Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Related Names

Given Name DescendantWindsor(English)

Categories

boundaries, British royal family, Corps of Discovery members, isograms, play titles, royalty, tools, water
Entry updated December 1, 2024