Winifred
Winifred is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “Blessed reconciliation”, pronounced WIN-ih-fred. It ranked #923 in the United States in 2025, given to 284 babies, and peaked at #141 in 1917. Common nicknames: Winnie, Freddie, Fred.
How popular is Winifred in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Winifred mean, and where does it come from?
Winifred is the English form of the Welsh Gwenfrewi — gwen, "blessed," and frewi, "reconciliation" — the seventh-century saint whose holy well at Holywell has been a place of pilgrimage for thirteen centuries, the oldest continuously visited shrine in Britain. The name stood at 141st place in the United States in 1917 and then vanished for three generations. It is rising again now, mostly for the sake of Winnie, which arrives free with it.
How is Winifred used around the world?
Winifred is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Winifred?
Famous People Named Winifred
- Winifred Holtby — English novelist and journalist, author of South Riding
- Winifred Atwell — Trinidadian pianist and the first Black person to have a UK number one
- Winifred Wagner — English-born director of the Bayreuth Festival
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Winifred mean?
Winifred is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning "Blessed reconciliation." Winifred is the English form of the Welsh Gwenfrewi — gwen, "blessed," and frewi, "reconciliation" — the seventh-century saint whose holy well at Holywell has been a place of pilgrimage for thirteen centuries, the oldest continuously visited shrine in Britain. The name stood at 141st place in the United States in 1917 and then vanished for three generations.
How do you pronounce Winifred?
Winifred is pronounced WIN-ih-fred. Common variations include Winnifred, Gwenfrewi, Winefride.
Is Winifred a girl name?
Yes, Winifred is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Winnie, Freddie, Fred.