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Winifred

Winifred (name) means a female given name of Welsh origin. Example: “Her grandmother was named Winifred.”

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A female given name of Welsh origin.

"Her grandmother was named Winifred."

How to use Winifred

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional feminine first name, often shortened to Winnie or Fred.

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From the Old English name Winfriþ, itself adapted from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi.

Origin: Old English

What does “Winifred” mean?

The word “Winifred” means a female given name of Welsh origin. In plain terms, a traditional feminine first name, often shortened to Winnie or Fred.

How do you use “Winifred” in a sentence?

Here is “Winifred” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother was named Winifred.”

What part of speech is “Winifred”?

“Winifred” is a name.

Where does the word “Winifred” come from?

The word “Winifred” comes from Old English. From the Old English name Winfriþ, itself adapted from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi.