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Wynonna

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Pronounced wih-NOH-nuh /wɪ.ˈnoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Firstborn daughterMedium

In 30 seconds: Wynonna is an English name meaning 'firstborn daughter.' The doubled n sets it apart from the more familiar Winona.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFirstborn daughter
U.S. rank (2024)#2627 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 469

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419852024

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

History & Origin

Like its relatives Winona, Wynona, Wenona, and Wenonah, Wynonna means 'firstborn daughter.' The extra n in the middle gives it a stronger, more emphatic look on the page. All of these spellings trace the same name and the same meaning, differing only in how they are written.

The Wy- start and double n make this the boldest-looking version of the set, where Winona reads as the simplest. The pronunciation stays close across all of them.

Did you know? Wynonna is a spelling variant of Winona, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'firstborn daughter' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Wynonna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

WinonaWynonaWenonaWenonah

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Winona— the streamlined spelling of the same name and meaning
Wynona— single-n variant sharing 'firstborn daughter'

Frequently Asked

What does the name Wynonna mean?

Wynonna is usually explained as meaning 'firstborn daughter' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Wynonna?

It's commonly said wih-NOH-nuh /wɪ.ˈnoʊ.nə/.

Is Wynonna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Wynonna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Wynonna?

In 2024, Wynonna ranked #2627 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.