Winifred
The meaning of Winifred is ‘peaceful’ or ‘blessed’. The name is of Welsh origins and it is a name that is typically given to girls. It is derived from the Old English words 'gwen', meaning 'white' or 'equal' and 'ffrewi', meaning 'reconciliation.' It was the name of the famous martyr Saint Winifred, who lived in the seventh century. She was thought to have been revived after her head was decapitated. Sometime later, people discovered that a healing spring had sprouted from the spot where her head had fallen. People now believe that the water has the ability to heal wounds and cure diseases. Another meaning for the name is ‘fair one’. The name is also considered a derivation of the name of Guenevere, who was the famous wife of King Arthur.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
blessed peacemaking
Origin
Welsh
Numerology
W is for wise, more tomorrow that today.
I is for impressive, your list of qualities.
N is for neatness, your orderly way.
I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.
F is for fun, your zest for life!
R is for rational, the way you think.
E is for enrich, a quality you share.
D is for dandy, a description of you!
Lucky
Winifred lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Winifred
- (Una) Winifred Atwell Trinidadian pianist
- Winifred May Birkin birth name of English socialite Freda Dudley Ward
- Winifred Greenwood American silent film actress
- Winifred Florence Shotter English actress
- Winifred Margaret Slocock McNair English tennis player
Winifred in Pop Culture
- Odette character in animated movie "The Swan Princess"
- Odette the good swan in the ballet "Swan Lake"
- Odette de Crecy character in Marcel Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past"
- Odette character in the animated movie "Leap!"
- Odette character on TV's 'The Handmaid's Tale'
