Name Greenwich Type Political Subdivision & Settlement Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɹɛn.ɪt͡ʃ/, /ˈɡɹɪn.ɪt͡ʃ/, /ˈɡɹɛn.ɪd͡ʒ/ Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified Meaning & History Means "green harbour, green settlement", derived from Old English grene "green" and wic, which can mean both "village, town" and "bay, inlet".