Winnifred

Winnifred is an English name that is regarded as a variant of Winifred. This form is an anglicization of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi. The meaning of the name can be translated into German as "the holy peace," "the radiant peace," or "the blessed reconciliation."

What does the name Winnifred mean?

Winnifred is considered an English name and a variant of Winifred, being an anglicized version of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi. The German translation of the name is "the holy peace," "the radiant peace," or "the blessed reconciliation." The origin of the name goes back to Old Welsh or Celtic, derived from the components gwen, meaning "white," "blonde," "bright," "radiant," "holy," or "blessed," and frewi, which describes "to be reconciled," "the reconciliation," "the brotherhood," or "the peace." In Old High German, the name was also interpreted as "the friend of peace," "the protective friend," and "the peaceful friend." Saint Gwenffrewi, a Christian and martyr from Wales, is associated with many historical legends.

Where does the name Winnifred come from?

The etymology of Winnifred indicates a feminine first name that is of Old Welsh and Celtic origin and means "the holy peace."

How do you pronounce Winnifred?

Win-ni-fred

When is the name day of Winnifred?

The name day for Winnifred is celebrated on November 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Winnifred is among the common first names. In 2021, it ranked 3,608 on the list of the most popular female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2017 at 2,122. Over the last ten years, Winnifred has been given as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it at 4,253 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,974.

Nicknames & pet names

Winni

Famous people

• Winnifred Huntington (character from the anime Robin Hood)
• Winnifred Sprague Mason Huck (American politician)