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Winola

♀ Girl

Pronounced wih-NOH-luh /wɪˈnoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Usually explained as a Germanic name from the element wine, 'friend' — glossed 'charming friend' or 'gracious friend'. It is a rare, largely nineteenth-century American name, and the gloss is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage rarity with a kind meaning: Winola is read as 'charming friend' from Germanic wine, 'friend' (said 'wih-NOH-luh').
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningUsually explained as a Germanic name from the element wine, 'friend' — glossed 'charming friend' or 'gracious friend'. It is a rare, largely nineteenth-century American name, and the gloss is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13347 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1934
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193419162024

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

Winola is usually traced to the Germanic element wine, 'friend', and glossed 'charming friend'. It surfaces in nineteenth-century American name lists and never grew common, giving it a genuinely antique feel today. The gloss is traditional rather than firmly documented, which we note (said 'wih-NOH-luh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and warmly old-world.

Did you know? The old Germanic word wine simply meant 'friend' — it hides inside Winifred, Edwin and Winola alike. The gloss 'charming friend' is traditional, which we note (said 'wih-NOH-luh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Winola — Germanic wine 'friend'; traditional gloss 'charming friend'

Variations

WynolaWinolla

Nicknames

WinNola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Winola mean?

Winola is usually explained as 'charming friend', from the Germanic element wine, 'friend'. The gloss is traditional, which we note.

How do you pronounce Winola?

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

Is Winola a boy or girl name?

Winola is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Winola?

Winola is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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