Winnifred
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Winnifred is a Welsh name meaning “blessed peacemaker”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.98% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Winnifred
Winnifred is a name of Welsh origin, meaning 'blessed peacemaker' or 'holy joy'. It is constructed from the elements gwyn, meaning white, blessed, or fair, and ffred, representing peace or reconciliation. This name gained prominence through the cult of Saint Winifred, a 7th-century Welsh noblewoman whose legend became central to regional hagiography and local religious traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Winnifred
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Winnifred is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Winnifred
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Winnifred is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 952K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 318K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 68K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.91M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Winnifred ranked #1,787 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,270 in 2024 — an improvement of 483 places. Winnifred shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #102 in 1917. Its lowest recorded position was #13,992 in 2007. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1274 places (from #3,061 to #1,787).
Characteristics of the Name Winnifred
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- W — Girl Names Starting with W
- Ends with
- d — Girl Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Winnifred contains three syllables with primary stress on the first, typical of classic names from the turn of the 20th century. It is the name of Saint Winefride, a figure dating back to early British history. This historical connection and syllabic weight establish a Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Winnifred
Middle names used with WinnifredMethodology
Winnifred is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Winnifred Jean · Winnifred Marianne · Winnifred Audrey · Winnifred Ethel · Winnifred GladysView all 27 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for WinnifredMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Winnifred is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Winnifred Leigh · Winnifred Lynne · Winnifred Lynch · Winnifred Laine · Winnifred Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Winnifred
Sound Like Winnifred Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Winifred
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Winifred
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Wendy · Wanda · Juanita · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Winnifred”
Dictionary Meaning of "Winnifred"Methodology
A female given name from Welsh, variant of Winifred
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How to Spell Winnifred in ASL
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