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Winifred

Girl · English · Long name

Meaning
Peaceful friend, holy reconciliation
Pronunciation
WIN-ih-fred
Origin
English

From Old English 'win' (friend) and 'frith' (peace).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: English, Welsh

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Wales

Alternate spellings

  • WinifredEnglish

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Winifred

    7th century

    Welsh virgin martyr, patron saint of Holywell in Wales.

    Reference

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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