The baby name Wingate is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "WIN-gate".
Wingate is English in Origin.
Wingate is a name of English origin that means "gate by the meadow" or "gate to the wind". The name is derived from the Old English words "winda" meaning "wind" and "geat" meaning "gate". It is a locational surname that was given to people who lived near a gate or entrance to a meadow. The name Wingate was first recorded in the 13th century in the county of Durham in England.
The name Wingate is predominantly used as a surname, but it can also be used as a first name. It is a unisex name, meaning it can be given to both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Wingate is WIN-gate, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two syllables, "win" and "gate", and has a simple yet strong sound.
The name Wingate has a rich history and is associated with several notable people, including the American mathematician George Wingate, the English footballer Harry Wingate, and the American politician Arlen Specter, whose middle name was Wingate. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the novel "Wingate's Lost Brigade" by James Reasoner. Overall, Wingate is a unique and meaningful name with a strong connection to English history and culture.
Wingate has the following similar or variant Names
- Wingate |
- Wingait |
- Winget |
- Wingett |
- Wingatee |
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- Wingatees |
- Wingaites |
- Wingaits |
- Wingets |
- Wingetts |
- Wingatese |
- Wingateses |
- Wingaiteses