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Winifred

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A female given name of Welsh origin.
"Her grandmother was named Winifred."

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In plain EnglishA traditional feminine first name, often shortened to Winnie or Fred.

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Etymology

From the Old English name Winfriþ, itself adapted from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi.

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