name
Uncommon
Winnie
WIH-nee
Winnie (name) means a diminutive (pet form) of the female given name Winifred, and occasionally of Winona. Example: “Everyone at school just called her Winnie instead of Winifred.”
name
1
A diminutive (pet form) of the female given name Winifred, and occasionally of Winona.
"Everyone at school just called her Winnie instead of Winifred."
2
A diminutive of the male given name Winston.
"His friends nicknamed him Winnie after his grandfather Winston."
noun
1
Informal short form of "Winnebago," a motorhome.
"They packed up the winnie and hit the road for the summer."
How to use Winnie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname derived from Winifred, Winona, or Winston, or informally, a motorhome.
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Word forms
- Plural
- winnies
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Etymology
Formed as an affectionate short form of longer given names, using the familiar "-ie" ending.
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What does “Winnie” mean?
The word “Winnie” means a diminutive (pet form) of the female given name Winifred, and occasionally of Winona. In plain terms, a nickname derived from Winifred, Winona, or Winston, or informally, a motorhome.
How do you pronounce “Winnie”?
“Winnie” is pronounced WIH-nee (/ˈwɪni/ in IPA).
How do you use “Winnie” in a sentence?
Here is “Winnie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just called her Winnie instead of Winifred.”
What part of speech is “Winnie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Winnie” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Winnie” a common word?
“Winnie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Winnie” have?
“Winnie” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a diminutive (pet form) of the female given name Winifred, and occasionally of Winona.
