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    Winston

    WIN-stun

    English
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Joy stone; Friend's town
    Origin
    English
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Winston does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Joy stone; Friend's town", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Winston.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1940s (0.025% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Winston is a living stone of joy — built into the spiritual house, holy priesthood offering sacrifices, the joy of the LORD as foundation.
    Verses on this meaning
    • 1 Peter 2:5

      "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."

    • Nehemiah 8:10

      "For the joy of the LORD is your strength."

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