Winifred
[ˈwɪnɪfɪd]Meaning
an anglicization of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, from Latin Winifreda
Background Story
Winifred is a feminine given name, an anglicization of Welsh Gwenffrewi, from Latin Winifreda, possibly from a Welsh name influenced by the Old English masculine name Winfred. The name has been used in England since at least the 16th century.
Variations
Winnifred, Winny, Winnie
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