Winfrey

Variation of Winfrith, English

"peaceful friend"

Winfrey Origin and Meaning

The name Winfrey is a girl's name meaning "peaceful friend".

Oprah's almost mononymic first name is too closely tied to her personality (and brand) for us to recommend it as a baby name in good faith. Her surname, however, is definitely name-worthy. Winfrey works as a modern update to Whitney, with the added bonus of being associated with one of the most influential women of our time.