Winnie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Winnie Name at a Glance

Name	Winnie
Meaning	Diminutive of Winston: From Wine's town; from a friend's town. Famous Bearer: Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), World War II British statesman.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Winnie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Winnie means “Diminutive of Winston: From Wine's town; from a friend's town. Famous Bearer: Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), World War II British statesman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Winnie Name Origin

Our database records Winnie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Winnie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Winnie is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Winnie

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