Edited by Richard Walker, Thursday, 15 May 2025, 12:18
Most sources say "Windermere" is from ON male name Vinandr and OE mere, so it would mean "Vinandr's Lake". A bit more digging suggests Vinandr is a dithemic name composed of two elements - very common in names of Germanic origin. "AI Overview" suggests the elements here are wig = battle and nand = brave. Another name with the wig element in is Wystan.
Lake Windermere 14 May 2025
Most sources say "Windermere" is from ON male name Vinandr and OE mere, so it would mean "Vinandr's Lake". A bit more digging suggests Vinandr is a dithemic name composed of two elements - very common in names of Germanic origin. "AI Overview" suggests the elements here are wig = battle and nand = brave. Another name with the wig element in is Wystan.