Winnie

Meaning of Winnie

Winnie is often a short form of Winifred, meaning "blessed peacemaking." It can also be a diminutive of Edwina or Wilhemina.

Winnie has Welsh, English, German roots — browse every Welsh, English, German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Winnie

Winnie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #475 in 2025 from #811 in 2019.

Notable people named Winnie

• Winnie Harlow
  Canadian model and activist
• Winnie Mandela
  South African anti-apartheid activist
• Winnie Cooper
  Fictional character from 'The Wonder Years'
• Winnie Holzman
  American screenwriter and playwright
• Winnie Byanyima
  Executive Director of UNAIDS

Questions about the name Winnie

What does the name Winnie mean?

Winnie means winnie is often a short form of winifred, meaning "blessed peacemaking." it can also be a diminutive of edwina or wilhemina, and it comes from Welsh, English, German origins.

Is Winnie a boy's or a girl's name?

Winnie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Winnie?

In 2025, Winnie ranked #475 for girls, up from #549 the year before.

When was Winnie most popular?

Winnie peaked at #475 in 2025.