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The baby name Winnie is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced WIN-ee.

Winnie is English, Old English, Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: English, Old English, Welsh
Pronunciation: WIN-ee

What is the meaning of the name Winnie ?

The baby name Winnie is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced WIN-ee.

Winnie is English, Old English, Welsh in Origin.

Winnie is an English hypocoristic, built with the familiar diminutive suffix -ie from Winifred and, by extension, other names beginning Win-, Wyn-, or Gwen-. The principal feminine base is Welsh Gwenfrewi, recorded in medieval Latin hagiography as Winefrida or Wenefreda for Saint Winifred. Welsh gwen, the feminine of gwyn, signifies white, fair, or blessed; the second element of Gwenfrewi is less secure. In names such as Edwin or Darwin, the relevant Old English element is wine, friend.

As a standalone given name, Winnie was especially visible in English-speaking countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, then often treated as a nickname for Winifred, Edwina, Gwendolen, or Winston. Literary familiarity comes from A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh, named after the London Zoo bear Winnipeg. Public figures include Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Scottish politician Winnie Ewing. Modern use in the United States has shifted toward nickname-style girls’ names.

Winnie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Winnie

Winona Ryder Actor · Born 1971 · United States Winona Ryder is an American actor best known for her roles in films like 'Beetlejuice', 'Edward Scissorhands', and 'Heathers'. She gained fame in the late 1980s and 1990s and continues to captivate audiences with her performances, including her role in the popular series 'Stranger Things'. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Politician · Born 1936 · South Africa Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a prominent South African politician and anti-apartheid activist, known for her role in the struggle against apartheid. She was married to Nelson Mandela and served as a Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology. Her life and work were marked by both her contributions to the fight for equality and the controversies she faced. Winifred Atwell Musician · Born 1914 · Trinidad and Tobago Winifred Atwell was a pianist from Trinidad and Tobago who gained fame for her boogie-woogie and ragtime piano playing. She became the first black artist to have a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart with her song 'Let's Have Another Party'. Her lively performances and unique style made her a popular figure in the 1950s music scene.

Winnie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
MO 0 #2 57 2,706
HK Girls 0 #4 6,766 16,104
HK 0 #4 934 8,483
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
MO Girls 0 #9 535 7,056
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BN 0 #26 7 2,297
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
TW 0 #38 66 4,523
BW Girls 0 #40 128 4,216
TW Girls 0 #45 362 8,139
CN 0 #49 37 3,857
MY Girls 0 #50 4,328 24,821
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
SG Girls 0 #65 1,489 18,916
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
BN Girls 0 #76 31 5,459
CN Girls 0 #81 544 8,829
MY 0 #81 307 12,352
ZA Girls 0 #81 5,686 25,928
PH 0 #84 13 5,607
ID Girls 0 #96 7 3,319
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
SG 0 #106 188 11,010
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
DK Girls 0 #137 240 7,429
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
NA Girls 0 #161 64 7,146
PR Girls 0 #164 4 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
DK 0 #175 29 5,198
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
AO Girls 0 #190 20 4,575
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
Canada Girls 2024 #234 52 2,795
JP Girls 0 #236 10 6,592
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
NG 0 #245 20 5,926
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
QA Girls 0 #265 52 15,378
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
GH Girls 0 #288 37 6,973
OM Girls 0 #289 108 15,987
PH Girls 0 #290 102 13,098
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
JO Girls 0 #313 13 7,570
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
ZA 0 #324 124 14,421
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
CM Girls 0 #332 219 11,671
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
SD Girls 0 #350 9 7,678
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
NL 0 #365 27 2,481
PH Boys 0 #367 17 11,440
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2020 #390 5 3,215
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
AE Girls 0 #402 152 20,968
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #428 10 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
United States Girls 2024 #444 551 8,487
KW Girls 0 #445 71 19,177
NG Girls 0 #460 392 15,093
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
HK Boys 0 #477 51 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #494 11 11,303
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #510 9 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
BH 0 #525 29 17,937
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #637 9 11,648
LB 0 #644 15 13,263
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
NL Girls 0 #696 266 5,933
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SA Girls 0 #703 233 25,931
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #750 89 4,949
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
PE Girls 0 #856 88 14,861
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
NL Boys 0 #907 45 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #911 42 5,697
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
BR Girls 0 #926 16 12,708
EG Girls 0 #936 24 14,742
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #950 34 5,561
MX Boys 0 #960 23 16,355
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #1,009 170 25,619
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,067 45 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,068 11 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,331 116 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,453 19 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,580 35 28,008

Winnie is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
Ireland
United States
France
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Winnie

Winnie is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Winnie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced WIN-ee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Winny, Winifred, Winnifred, Gwenfrewi, Winefrida and Wenefreda.
Yes, very popular — Winnie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Winnie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 3 notable people named Winnie are in our database, including Winona Ryder (Actor), Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (Politician), Winifred Atwell (Musician).