Etymology

Winfred

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Today it means: A male given name from Old English. Full definition →

Old English Wynnfriþ
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  1. Old English · inherited fromWynnfriþ
  2. English todayWinfred

From Old English Wynnfriþ, from wynn (“joy”) + friþ (“peace”).

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