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Winnona

♀ Girl

Pronounced wih-NOH-nuh /wɪˈnoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Winona, from the Dakota (Sioux) Winúna, a traditional name for a 'firstborn daughter.' The doubled -nn- is a modern flourish; we note the Dakota origin respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name for a first daughter: Winnona respells the Dakota Winona, 'firstborn daughter' (said 'wih-NOH-nuh'). Rare and rooted.
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Origin MediumDakota
MeaningA respelling of Winona, from the Dakota (Sioux) Winúna, a traditional name for a 'firstborn daughter.' The doubled -nn- is a modern flourish; we note the Dakota origin respectfully.
U.S. rank (2025)#11869 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192319162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Winnona is a respelling of Winona, from the Dakota Winúna, 'firstborn daughter.' For girls it reads as a warm, heritage-rooted name, rare in this spelling, which we note respectfully (said 'wih-NOH-nuh').

The Winnona spelling appears only rarely in U.S. data, behind Winona. Rare, rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Winnona respells Winona — a Dakota (Sioux) name traditionally given to a firstborn daughter — a meaning-rich heritage name we note respectfully (said 'wih-NOH-nuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Winnona — respelling of Winona; Dakota 'firstborn daughter'

Variations

WinonaWynonaWenona

Nicknames

WinnieNona

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If you like Winnona…

Winona— the base name it respells
Winnie— a like warm Win- name
Nova— a like modern -a pick
Ramona— a like soft -ona name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Winnona mean?

Winnona respells Winona, from the Dakota (Sioux) for 'firstborn daughter,' which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Winnona?

It's said wih-NOH-nuh /wɪˈnoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Winnona a boy or girl name?

Winnona is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Winnona?

Winnona is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.

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