What is the origin of the name Winifred?

Winifred is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Winifred?

Winifred is currently ranked #1031 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Winifred?

Winifred is pronounced WIN-i-fred.

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GirlWelsh

Winifred

WIN-i-fred

Popularity

#1031

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

45,915

Peak Year

#1,640 in 1918

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Welsh origins, meaning 'blessed peace' or 'holy reconciliation'.

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Winnie Freddie Freda

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Winifred Sanderson (Fictional)
Character in the movie Hocus Pocus.
Winifred Holtby
English novelist and journalist.

Nicknames

Winnie Freddie Freda

Spelling Variations

Winifrid Winnifred

Similar Names

Gwendolyn Wilhelmina Florence Eleanor

Personality Traits

wisekindpeacefulstrong

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