Winifred
From Latin Winifreda, possibly influenced by the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, with connections to Old English origins.
Meaning and origin
The name belongs to Saint Winifred, a 7th-century Welsh religious figure whose story, recorded in the 12th century, has made her venerated more widely in England than her native Wales.
How to pronounce Winifred
| English (US) | WIN-i-fred /ˈwɪnɪfɹɛd/ |
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