Windell is a unique, unisex given name of American origin. It was coined by author Robert A. Heinlein for his character in the science fiction novel "Podkayne of Mars" published in 1963. The name Windell is derived from the English word 'wind' and the suffix '-ell', which often denotes a gentle or melodious sound. Therefore, the name could be interpreted as signifying a soft, whispering breeze.
"Windell was a popular baby girl name in the mid-20th century, with notable spikes in usage during certain decades."