| Meaning | blessed peacemaking |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Win-i-fred |
Winifred is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls, originating from Old English with a rich historical and literary background. The name's meaning, "blessed peacemaking friend," conveys positive qualities of harmony, friendship, and benevolence. Despite its traditional roots, Winifred has a sense of uniqueness and elegance that continues to resonate with modern parents.
Parents who choose the name Winifred for their daughters often affectionately call them Winnie or other sweet nicknames, adding a touch of endearment to an already charming name. The name has been embraced by several remarkable women throughout history, from musicians and artists to political figures and scholars, leaving a legacy of strength and achievement associated with the name.
Moreover, Winifred has not only left its mark on real-life personalities but has also found a place in fictional realms, enchanting audiences in various books, movies, and television shows.
Choosing Winifred for your baby girl bestows her with a name that is both meaningful and distinctive, evoking a sense of grace and wisdom that will undoubtedly stand the test of time.
| Winnifred |
| Wynifred |
| Wynnifred |
| Winfred |
| Winnie |
| Fred |
| Win |
| Freddie |
| Wini |
| Winifred Atwell | Trinidadian pianist |
| Winifred Wagner | German opera director |
| Winifred Holtby | British novelist |
| Winifred Edgerton Merrill | American astronomer |
| Winifred Cochrane | Canadian aviation pioneer |
| Winifred Kenna | Irish revolutionary |
| Winifred Lenihan | Australian politician |
| Winifred Maxwell, Duchess of Northumberland | English peeress |
| Winifred Kingston | English actress |
| Winifred Milius Lubell | American artist |
| Winifred Wagner Lutz | American environmentalist |
| Winifred Sweet Black Bonfils | American journalist |
| Winifred M. Letts | Irish poet and novelist |
| Winifred Mary Curtis | Australian botanist and conservationist |
| Winifred Knights | British painter |
| Winifred Asprey | American writer and editor |
| Winifred Young | Canadian journalist and broadcaster |
| Winifred Holt | American author |
| Winifred Freedman | American mathematician |
| Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson | From the movie "Hocus Pocus" |
| Winifred Burkle | From the TV series "Angel" |
| Winifred Banks | From the movie and musical "Mary Poppins" |
| Winifred Robinson | From the novel "Love on the Dole" |
| Winifred Haversham | From the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Winifred "Freddie" Brooks | From the TV series "A Different World" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Foster | From the novel "Tuck Everlasting" |
| Winifred Beecher Howe | From the movie "The Happiest Millionaire" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Winkle | From the comic strip "Winnie Winkle" |
| Winifred 'Freddie' Green | From the TV series "My Family" |
| Winifred "Freddie" | From the movie "The Prince and the Pauper" - 1990 |
| Winifred "Winnie" LaMarr | From the TV series "Step by Step" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Goodwin | From the TV series "Welcome to the Wayne" |
| Winifred | From the movie "The Sin of Harold Diddlebock" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Hicks | From the TV series "The Thundermans" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Cooper | From the TV series "The Wonder Years" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Harlow | From the movie "Sequoia" |
| Winifred "Winnie" Werewolf | From the TV series "The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo" |
| Winifred "Winnie" | From the movie "Thirst" |