Winnie

Winnie is a diminutive of the name Winifred, which is of Welsh origin and means "blessed peacemaking."

Notable Namesakes

• Winnie Harlow - Model with vitiligo, activist for diversity.
• Winnie Mandela - Anti-apartheid activist, former wife of Nelson Mandela.
• Winnie Cooper - Fictional character on "The Wonder Years" TV show.
• Winnie Holzman - Creator of TV show "My So-Called Life."
• Winnie Ruth Judd - Infamous murderer in 1930s Arizona.
• Winnie Madikizela-Mandela - South African anti-apartheid activist.
• Winnie Davis - Daughter of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
• Winnie Ewing - Scottish politician, first SNP MP.
• Winnie Lightner - American actress and singer in the 1920s.
• Winnie Mercer - Canadian politician, first female mayor of Vancouver.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Winnie

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Winnie