Winifred
WIN-ih-fred
Girl · English
Meaning: Peaceful friend, holy reconciliation
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Winnie
Girl · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- Peaceful friend, fair one
- Pronunciation
- WIN-ee
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Diminutive of Winifred or Edwina, from Old English 'win' (friend).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicSoft and gentle
Languages in use: English, Welsh
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
WinnieEnglish
Same spelling; no common variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Winnie Mandela
1936–2018
South African anti-apartheid activist and former wife of Nelson Mandela.
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Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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