Winsley
Winsley is a girl name of English origin meaning “Wine's meadow”, pronounced WINZ-lee. It ranked #1832 in the United States in 2025, given to 110 babies, and peaked at #1832 in 2025. Common nicknames: Winnie, Win, Lee.
How popular is Winsley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Winsley mean, and where does it come from?
Winsley is a village in Wiltshire, from an Old English personal name — Wine, meaning friend — plus leah, "clearing." As a given name it is one of the newest arrivals in the enormous -ley family: the American records hold it only from 2017, and it has climbed quickly from there without approaching the top thousand. Its appeal is that it delivers Winnie, the nickname everyone actually wants, through a surname that sounds established rather than invented.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Winsley mean?
Winsley is a girl name of English origin meaning "Wine's meadow." Winsley is a village in Wiltshire, from an Old English personal name — Wine, meaning friend — plus leah, "clearing." As a given name it is one of the newest arrivals in the enormous -ley family: the American records hold it only from 2017, and it has climbed quickly from there without approaching the top thousand.
How do you pronounce Winsley?
Winsley is pronounced WINZ-lee. Common variations include Winslee, Winsleigh, Winslow.
Is Winsley a girl name?
Yes, Winsley is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Winnie, Win, Lee.