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Winifred

/WIN-ih-fred/Luganda · a girl’s name

“A Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.””

How to say it
WIN-ih-fred
Given to
Girls
Used in
Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Winifred

Nicknames & short forms

Winnie

From the same family

01Amani“Peace; wishes.”Lugandaany→︎02Balikuddembe“Those who have brought peace; a hopeful name celebrating harmony after difficulty.”Lugandaany→︎03Ddembe“Peace or freedom/liberty.”Lugandaany→︎04Godfrey“God's peace”Lugandamale→︎05Humphrey“Peaceful warrior”Lugandamale→︎06Mirembe“Peace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.”Lugandaany→︎07Namagembe“Peaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony.”Lugandafemale→︎08Namirembe“Peace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.”Lugandafemale→︎09Nnamirembe“Peace; a peaceful one”Lugandafemale→︎10Oliver“Olive tree; by association, peace.”Lugandamale→︎11Peace“Peace, harmony, and a calming presence”Lugandafemale→︎