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Winny

♀ Girl

Pronounced WIN-ee /ˈwɪn.i/High

Meaning: Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciliation; holy peace') or Old English elements ('joy; friend'). A sweet, vintage nickname.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet vintage nickname: Winny comes from Winifred/Winnie, 'holy peace' (said 'WIN-ee').
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Origin LowWelsh, English
MeaningWinny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi ('blessed reconciliation; holy peace') or Old English elements ('joy; friend'). A sweet, vintage nickname.
U.S. rank (2024)#12047 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 72

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902024

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

The girl's name Winny is a spelling of Winnie, a short form of Winifred (Welsh Gwenfrewi, 'holy peace'). It reads as cozy and vintage-sweet. In the U.S. it is rare in this spelling and reads as warm and cheerful (said 'WIN-ee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, cozy, and sweet.

Did you know? Winny is a spelling of Winnie — short for Winifred, from Welsh 'blessed reconciliation; holy peace' — a cozy, storybook-warm name (said 'WIN-ee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Winny — form of Winnie/Winifred; Welsh 'holy peace'

Variations

WinnieWinifredWinny

Nicknames

WinWinnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Winny mean?

Winny is a form of Winnie/Winifred, from Welsh for 'blessed reconciliation; holy peace'.

How do you pronounce Winny?

It's said WIN-ee /ˈwɪn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Winny a boy or girl name?

Winny is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Winny?

Winny is a rare name for girls in the U.S. in this spelling.

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