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Origin: British

Meaning: Wind gate

Wingate is a boy's name of Old English origin, meaning "wind gate" or "wind-gate." Primarily used as a surname, Wingate has also been used as a habitational name for various places across England. There is some thought that the Scandanavian word geat helped to inspire Wingate, however, geat does not always mean “gate” and sometimes refers to “road.” Baby can feel empowered by this name to follow wherever the wind may lead them.