Welsh/English · Girl name
Winnie
“diminutive of Winifred or Gwendolyn”
About the name Winnie
Winnie is primarily used as a diminutive of names such as Winifred and Gwendolyn. Winifred is the Anglicized form of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, which combines elements meaning ‘white, fair’ and ‘peace, reconciliation.’ Winnie has also been used as a pet form for other names beginning with ‘Win-,’ such as Winston. The name gained literary fame through A. A. Milne’s character Winnie the Pooh, inspired by a Canadian black bear at the London Zoo.
- Meaning
- diminutive of Winifred or Gwendolyn
- Origin
- Welsh/English
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- WIN-ee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Winnie
- Winnie Mae
- Winnie Rose
- Winnie Claire
- Winnie Joy
Questions about Winnie
- What does Winnie mean?
- Winnie is a Welsh name meaning "diminutive of Winifred or Gwendolyn".
- How do you pronounce Winnie?
- Winnie is pronounced WIN-ee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Winnie?
- Variants of Winnie include Wynnie.
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