Name:
Winifred
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Winifred originates in Old English language and means "who makes friends with peace". It is probably an anglicization of Gwenfrewi, somehow influenced by the masculine name Winfred. Winifred was a legendary Welsh saint, there is also her shrine in Holywell in Wales known as the Lourdes of Wales. The name has been used since the 16th century.
Pronunciation:
WIN-i-frid
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Winfreda
Winfrieda
Winifreda
Winifrid
Winifride
Winifryd
Winnie
Winniefred
Wynifred
Wynifrid
Famous Winifred:
Winifred Atwell : musician
Winifred Brunton : artist
Winifred Holtby : writer
Winifred Nicholson : painter
Winifred Spooner : aviatrix