Female and male first names beginning with the letter “W”..
WINFRED
MaleEnglish name derived from Old Germanic elements 'Wini' meaning "friend" and 'fred' meaning "peace", signifying "bearing peace".
WINFRED
FemaleRare, historic Germanic male name meaning "peaceful friend".
WINFREY
MaleWinfrey, coined by Oprah Winfrey, is a unique African American given name derived from combining her birth name "Orpah" with her mother's maiden name "Winfrey.
WINFRIED
MaleOld High German male given name derived from "win" meaning friend and "frithu" meaning peace, associated with Saint Winibald (Winifred) since the Middle Ages but gained popularity in the late 19th century for its uniqueness and meaning.
WING
FemaleChinese name meaning "heroic" or "brave," tracing back centuries with notable figures like General Zhao Yun embodying these qualities, now gaining global popularity for its powerful symbolism.
WING
MaleChinese given name derived from '翼', meaning 'wing'. It symbolizes freedom and power in Chinese culture.
WINGATE
MaleEnglish surname originating from the town of Wingate in County Durham, translating to "the road to the angle" or "the path to the wing".
WINI
FemaleGermanic feminine given name meaning 'joy' and 'peace', popularized by Saint Winifred, whose legend involves martyrdom and miraculous resurrection.
WINIFERD
FemaleWinifred is an English feminine given name derived from the elements 'wyn' meaning joy and 'freoð' meaning peace, signifying 'joyful peace'.
WINIFORD
MaleEnglish name derived from "wini" meaning 'friend' or 'joy', and "ford", referring to a shallow river crossing, translating to 'peaceful crossing' or 'happy passage'.
WINIFRED
MaleWelsh feminine name composed of "guin" meaning white or fair, and "fred" meaning peace, interpreted as 'blessed with peace'.
WINIFRED
FemaleHistoric Welsh name derived from 'guen' meaning 'fair', 'white' or 'blessed' and 'fred' meaning 'peace'.
WINIFREDE
FemaleRare English name derived from 'win' (joy) and 'frið' (peace), translating to "bringer of joyful peace.
WINLEY
FemaleUncommon English name derived from Old English words 'wine' and 'leah', meaning 'meadow where wine is grown'.
WINN
MaleRare yet unique unisex name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Vinr' meaning 'friend'.
WINN
FemaleGender-neutral French origin name derived from 'victorieuse', meaning victorious, popularized by François Villon's poem "The Ballad of the Ladies' Tournament".
WINNA
FemaleScandinavian-derived feminine name with the meaning "friend of peace.
WINNEFRED
FemaleWinifred is a Welsh feminine given name that means "joyful wisdom" or "noble peace".
WINNELL
FemaleUncommon female given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from Old Norse "Vinnhildr," meaning "loved in battle.
WINNER
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning "to win or conquer," symbolizing victory and commonly used as a male name.
WINNER
MaleGerman origin name meaning 'to win', associated with success and victory.
WINNETTE
FemaleUnique French name derived from 'vigne', meaning 'vineyard'.
WINNI
FemaleScandinavian name meaning 'friend', derived from Old Norse 'Vinarr'.
WINNIE
FemaleCharming English name of Welsh origin, derived from Guinevere which means "white wave" or "fair stranger". It gained prominence through A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh character and is often associated with warmth and charm.
WINNIE
MaleCharming Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Fionn", meaning "fair" or "white".
WINNIEFRED
FemaleWinnifred is an English name meaning "peaceful friend".
WINNIFRED
FemaleEnglish name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages, derived from Old English elements 'wine' meaning 'friend' or 'joy', and 'fred' meaning 'peace'. It can be interpreted as 'joyful peace' and has evolved over time into various forms such as Winifred, Winfred, or Freda. Despite its variations, the original spelling of Winnifred remains unique and distinctive, embodying warmth, happiness, and tranquility.
WINNONA
FemaleDistinctive female name of Native American origin, derived from the Winnebago tribe's word "Winonah" meaning "firstborn daughter.
WINNTER
FemaleWinter is a distinctive Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word "Vínþr," meaning "friend" or "protector.
WINNY
FemaleCharming name of Welsh origin, derived from Gwyna or Gwyn, meaning 'fair' or 'white', often given to those with blonde hair or fair skin.
WINOGENE
FemaleRare, elegant German-derived name once popular among French nobility, meaning "winning village" or "victory settlement".
WINOLA
FemaleDistinctive African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, combining 'Wini' meaning 'rejoice' with 'ola', translating to 'wealth'.
WINONA
FemaleDistinctive female name of Native American origin, meaning "first daughter" in Dakota Sioux.
WINONAH
FemaleUnique Native American name derived from the Algonquin word 'winona', meaning 'firstborn daughter'.
WINONNA
FemaleWinona is a distinctive Native American name from the Ojibwe tribe meaning "firstborn daughter.
WINREY
FemaleUncommon Norwegian name derived from Old Norse 'Vinrøi', meaning 'island of friends'.
WINRY
FemaleJapanese name derived from "win" (美人) meaning 'beautiful woman' and "ryū" (龍) meaning 'dragon'. It signifies 'beautiful dragon', combining elegance and power.
WINSEL
MaleUnique German name with ancient roots, meaning 'protector of friends' or 'defender of companions'.
WINSLEE
FemaleRare English girl's name derived from 'win' (joy) and 'sleah' (meadow), meaning 'joyful meadow'.
WINSLET
FemaleEnglish given name derived from the occupational surname Winslett, originally given to those involved in the wine trade. It means "small winemaker" or "diminutive wine merchant.