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Comments and insights on the name Winter: | Edit

My name is Winter and the name has been good to me! I've always gotten compliments on how unique and beautiful it is.

Personal experiences with the name Winter: | Edit

I have gotten a lot of seasonal jokes, and questions whether I was born in winter time. Also, if you use this name, tell your kid to prepare for people calling you every other season but Winter as a joke. At first it used to annoy me, but now it's cool. This name is like an automatic ice breaker to just about any conversation.

Nicknames for Winter: | Edit

Win, Winnie, Winna

Meanings and history of the name Winter: | Edit

My mom heard the name on a soap opera in the 70's and gave it to me because she thought it sounded pretty.

Famous real-life people named Winter: | Edit

Winter is the middle name of Harlow Winter Kate Madden, daughter of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.

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