Winifred Name Meaning
The name Winifred comes from Welsh roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Winifred below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Winifred Name Meaning
Welsh, EnglishAnglicized form of GWENFREWI, the spelling altered by association with WINFRED. It became used in England in the 16th century.
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