Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Winafred

US Popularity Rank: 5390

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Holy; Blessed

Winafred is a gender-neutral name. A variant of Winifred, it’s of Welsh and Old English origin. Perhaps it means “holy” and “blessed” because it’s the name borne by the patron saint of virgins. Whether you see your little one as a gift from the heavens or you want them to stay on the course marked out by your faith, Winafred suits the tone of the task.