Origin of the name Winnie:
A pet form of Winifred, which is derived from the Welsh Gwenfrewi, a compound name composed of the elements gwen (white, fair, blessed) and frewi (reconciliation, peace). Var: Winifrede, Winifrid, Winifride, Winnifred. Pet: Winnie, Winny.
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