Winfreda

Welsh

"blessed peacemaking"

Winfreda Origin and Meaning

The name Winfreda is a girl's name.

Winfreda is the feminine form of Winfred, which derives from the Old English name Winfriþ, composed of the elements 'win' meaning 'friend' and 'friþ' meaning 'peace.' It's essentially a feminine variation of the male name Winifred (which later became more commonly used for females). The most famous bearer was Saint Boniface, whose birth name was Winfrid, an 8th-century English missionary. Winfreda has an old-world, literary quality with Anglo-Saxon roots, evoking images of medieval England. While rare in modern usage, it offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Winifred. The name suggests a peaceful, friendly nature and carries connotations of reconciliation and harmony, reflecting its literal meaning of 'friend of peace.'