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Winifred
“Blessed peacemaking” — Welsh
About Winifred
Rooted in lyrical Welsh origins, Winifred is a delightfully vintage girl's name that means "blessed peacemaking." This gentle, historically rich choice is brimming with cozy charm and offers adorable nickname options like Winnie or Freda. It is a beautifully wholesome name for a sweet, thoughtful little girl.
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Popularity in the U.S.
Winifred is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
Winifred popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Winifred had 269 births in 2023.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 1,593 | #145 |
| 1919 | 1,332 | #164 |
| 1920 | 1,432 | #160 |
| 1921 | 1,417 | #163 |
| 1922 | 1,428 | #162 |
| 1923 | 1,420 | #164 |
| 1924 | 1,269 | #178 |
| 1925 | 1,221 | #178 |
| 1926 | 1,111 | #188 |
| 2023 | 269 | #963 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Winifred Rose
- Winifred Claire
- Winifred June
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Winifred mean?
Winifred is commonly linked to the meaning Blessed peacemaking and is associated with Welsh roots.
Is Winifred a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Winifred is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 girls..
What are common nicknames for Winifred?
Popular nicknames include Wini, Win, Winie, Winy, Nifred.