Winslow

English

"friend's hill"

Winslow Origin and Meaning

The name Winslow is a girl's name of English origin meaning "friend's hill".

Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is landscape painter Winslow Homer, which lends it a touch of creativity and fair.

Used as a masculine name since at least the 19th century, Winslow derives from Old English and means "friend's hill", or, more literally, "hill belonging to Wine", Wine being a given name meaning "friend". Until 2009, it had never been used for girls, but with the appeal of gender neutral names and nickname Winnie, it is no wonder it has since been on the rise.

Given to around 150 girls in a recent year, it is now three times more popular for girls than boys.

Popularity of the name Winslow

• 1142 Nameberry 2025
• 476 Unique 2024
• 256 Unisex 2024

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The name Winslow in Pop Culture

• Winslow Arizona.