Winifred name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic, Old Welsh, English and German
Usage: English, German, Welsh, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: wi-nif-red
Meaning: Peace Friend, Holy, Blessed Peace, and Reconciliation
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What does Winifred mean?

Winifred has Welsh origin and derived from Gwenfrewi, comprised of element gwen that means white, blessed or fair and frewi translating to peace and reconciliation.

Meaning of Winifred is "blessed reconciliation, joy" as per the above origin.

However, it can also mean "peaceful friend" as it being a female variant of Old English Winfred cannot be confuted.

The three-syllabled British moniker can branch out into two nicknames of exuding cuteness of opposing genders, i.e., Winnie and Freddie.

Hipster Winifred communicates vintage vibes and is one of the rare gems in girl names due for renewal that offers striking meaning in addition, being a part of history.

As per the legend, Winfred was a Welsh noblewoman who decided to dedicate her life to God but was decapitated by a prince when she objected his advances.

But the place where her head touched the ground, a healing spring of water appeared miraculously. This incident led to her being titled the patron saint of virgins.

In pop culture, the evil Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson of 1993 Disney's Hocus Pocus comes to the mind, the sequel of which is due in 2022.

But at the same time 10 years old Winifred Fofter from Tuck Everlasting, Winifred from The Forsyte Saga fills the heart with hope and alacrity.

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How do I pronounce Winifred?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Winifred is wi-nif-red. win(i)-fred or win-uh-frid are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Winifred

Gwenfrewi, Guinevere, Úna, Gwenhwyfar, Gaenor, Jenifer, Gwennie, Gwenn, Juno, Jeneefer, June, Jon

Nicknames for Winifred

Probable nickname for the baby name Winifred include:

Names that rhyme with Winifred

How popular is the name Winifred?

Winifred was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 45167 babies have been given the moniker. At the peak of Winifred popuarity in 1918, it ranked 141st when 1593 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 206 years of long journey and staggering 72 appearance in the top 500 baby names. First name Winifred is now far from its prime period and is trying to gain some traction on SSA popular baby names list lately.

Winifred is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 602 on girl names chart when 68 babies were named Winifred. There are over 557 babies that have been given the name Winifred in England and Wales.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 93 on girl names chart when 66 babies were given the name Winifred.

Over 969 people have been named Winifred in Ireland.

Winifred is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. But Winifred is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.

According to our evaluation, at least 120000 people have been bestowed Winifred around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20211065234
20201094222
20191205193
20181436152
20171364168
20161529146
20151437159
20141977100
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Facts

Winifred in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1911210129
Finland00035

What numbers say about Winifred?

You believe that each one of us was born with a purpose or is supposed to give their life a purpose of their own. Sometimes you are stubborn but other times you allow people to change your mind easily with a simple statement or insult. Having letter I as your first vowel represents your elegance, impulsive attitude, big heart, and gentle soul. You can easily adapt to new people and new environments.

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Famous people named Winifred

  • Saint Winifred, 8th century Welsh Saint
  • Winifred Wagner, English-born wife of Siegfried Wagner
  • Winifred Mary Letts, English-born writer
  • Winifred Todhunter, educator
  • Winifred Maxwell, Countess of Nithsdale,
  • Winifred Lewellin James, Australian writer
  • Winifred Sackville Stoner, educator
  • Winifred Greenwood, American silent film actress
  • Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr., Winifred Sackville Stoner Jr
  • Winifred Barnum, children's author and illustrator
  • Winifred Bonfils, a reference to her mother's favorite lullaby
  • Winifred Waddell, English-born Australian botanist
  • Winifred Barker, third commander of A4 Branch
  • Winifred Gérin, English biographer born in Hamburg
  • Saint Winifred, 7th-century Welsh Christian woman
  • Winifred Rushforth, Scottish medical practitioner and Christian missionary in India who, influenced by Hugh Crichton-Miller and his friend
  • Winifred Edgerton Merrill, was born in Ripon, Wisconsin
  • Winifred Atwell, Trinidadian pianist
  • Winifred Burkle, fictional character created by Joss Whedon and introduced by Shawn Ryan and Mere Smith on the television series 'Angel'
  • Winifred Spooner, English aviator of the 1920s and 1930s
  • Winifred Holtby, English novelist and journalist, now best
  • Winifred McNair, female tennis player from Great Britain
  • Winifred Brunton, South African painter
  • Winifred Nicholson, British painter
  • Winifred Ward, professor at Northwestern University most notable for having done significant work
  • Winifred Mary Ward, pioneering British speech therapist
  • Winifred C. Stanley, American politician and attorney
  • Winifred Holt, American sculptor and welfare worker
  • Winifred Bryson, American actress of the stage and of silent films
  • Winifred Harris in Night Must Fall as Actress
  • Winifred Hervey in The Steve Harvey Show as Writer
  • Winifred Freedman in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! as Actress
  • In 1917 drama film, The Man Hater, Winifred Allen characterized Phemie Sanders.
  • In 1915, Winifred Burke characterized the role of Iris Blethering In movie Runaway June.
  • Winifred Cushing, from 1953 drama, family flick Little Fugitive, who played the Mother.
  • Winifred Delevanti portrayed leading role of N in 1916 drama film Milestones.
  • In 1921 drama, romance flick, Greatheart, Winifred Evans played Lady Grace de Vigne.
  • Winifred Izard played main role of Queen of Rexonia in 1924 crime, drama film The Conspirators.
  • In 1917, Winifred Kingston characterized the role of Lady Margaret Blakeney in adventure flick The Scarlet Pimpernel.
  • In 1919, Winifred Leighton portrayed the role of Madge Ridgeway in drama movie The Social Pirate.
  • Winifred Melville portrayed critical role of Meg Hart in 1948 drama, horror film The Greed of William Hart.
  • Winifred Shotter, from 1933 comedy film Summer Lightning, who played the Millicent Keable.
  • In 1930 drama film, Lummox, Winifred Westover characterized Bertha Oberg.
  • In 1921, Winifred Nelson played the role of Rose in drama film Roses in the Dust.

Pop Culture References

  • Winifred Sanderson, main antagonist in 1993 Hocus Pocus
  • Winifred was the female elephant and wife of colonel Hathi in 1967 animated movie The Jungle Book.
  • Winifred Banks was Georges's wife in Mary Poppins
  • Winifred the Wise was Cedric the Sorcerer in Disney series, Sofia the First.
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