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… and has a number of varied namesakes. There's the Pooh, of course, and also Winnie Mandela, former wife of South African President Nelson; Winnie Cooper, the charming girlfriend of …

A list to show you all the names I adore, for both boys and girls.

… century but became less common in subsequent decades. The name offers the friendly nickname options Winnie or Fred. While not frequently found in contemporary naming trends, Winniefred carries a whimsical …

… fell in love with its simple, unpretentious beauty, and it suits our daughter very well.” Winnie Pearl, sister of Vance Herbert “Winnie was a name we just liked and thought …

Kimberly and Josh Harvey live in South Florida with their three daughters: Lux Ann, Liv Hunter, and Winnie Jean. Winnie was born on February 10, 2023. Here, we speak with …

Winslet, Elowyn, Winnie, Winter, and Winry are all in use, so how about this Old English surname, which gets you that trending -ley ending too? Literally meaning "Wine's clearing …

An alternative to Winnie, Winifred, Kinsley, and Winry, Winslie is an Old English surname, literally meaning "Wine's clearing" and more figuratively "friend's clearing" or "friend's field". Also …

With Winslet, Elowyn, Winnie, Winter, and Winry in use, this name in its various forms is quietly catching on. Meaning "Wine's clearing" (or more figuratively, "friend's meadow"), Winslee …

Like Minnie and Winnie, eccentric enough to appeal to the iconoclastic parent.

The forever-nervous but endearing Winnie the Pooh character may inspire some pet parents to use this name.

Winnavie has the endearing sounds of vintage Winnie, but the cadence of contemporary choices like Waverley, Everly, and Romilly. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, however, it may …

Tigger is the bouncing not-a-tiger from Winnie the Pooh, a symbol of buoyancy and resilience. As Tigger says in the books, he's "the only one", and it …

Siblings: Clara Israel Rose, Wendeline "Wendy/Winnie" Eleanor Anne, Agnes Tamara Grace, Juniper "June" Laura Belle, Katherine "Kate" Ebony Sarah, Eloise "Elle" Kaden Maeve, Harper Franklin Sue, Rory Christopher Ford …

Nameberry favorite Twinkle aka WINNIE MONCRIEFF**,** who lives in London, enlightens us on the long line of fascinating British names chosen by her country’s prime ministers. In the spirit …

With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it …

A rare saint's name that may appeal to those who like Lydia, Winnie, Wilhelmina, and Lavinia. Lidwina is a feminine form of Ludwin and Leutwin. Usually said to mean …

A spelling variation of the Welsh Olwen, this form my lend itself to nickname Wynne or Winnie over Ollie. Meaning "white footprint", the more traditional Olwen appears in Welsh mythology …

A Latinized form of the Anglo-Saxon name, Sæwynn, with a poetic meaning and potential nickname Winnie.

The double 'n's in this spelling variation of vintage Winifred aesthetically looks closer to the loveable nickname Winnie which is likely the appeal for many parents. Winnifred, along with …

One of the few remaining unrestored vintage gems, with a choice of two winning nicknames--the girlish Winnie and the tomboyish Freddie. Winifred, the name of a legendary Welsh saint …

This gorgeous and undiscovered Welsh name elevates the more familiar Rhiannon to include the bonus of cutesy nickname Winnie.

An unusual member of the "Lily" family of names, this one gives you the option for sweet vintage nickname Winnie, too. It's very unusual even in its native country …

Cool and contemporary, yet gentle and easy-going, Winslow blends the elements of other stylish choices, including Willow, Marlow, Winnie, Winter, Sloane, and Elowyn. Its most famous namesake is landscape …

Female cat names that start with W currently in the Top 100 cat names include Willow and Winnie. Cat names currently trending on Nameberry include Willa, Wren, and Winifred. Unique …

Female dog names that start with W currently in the Top 100 dog names include Willow and Winnie. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Willa, Wren, and Winifred. Unique …

Pet names are becoming more human. An article in The Atlantic highlighted this trend, spotlighting people who gave their pets names such as Lorenzo, Winnie, and Baby Jeff. It's …

By CaraMichelle Several high-profile, A-list celebabes arrived on the scene this month, including Jonathan Rhys Meyers’s son Wolf, Saffron Burrows‘s Daisy Alice Winnie, Molly Sims‘s …

Vintage nicknames for girls feel new again. Many modern parents are choosing to forgo traditional full forms and put an old-fashioned nickname on the birth certificate instead. Elsie, Winnie …

by Linda Rosenkrantz The July baby names in the latest Berrybaby birth announcement report may be short, but they’re long on particularly gorgeous sibsets.  Just consider Caroline, Winnie and …

… that entered the lexicon thanks to rapper Nya Lee, who chose it for her baby girl. But this name is a unisex winner with the cute nicknames Winnie or Win.

… literary cat names include the names of actual cats in books, such as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh and Dinah from Alice in Wonderland, as well as the names of …

Traditionally used as a masculine name and a surname, Winslow began to climb the charts for girls in the 2010s, likely due to its similarity to Willow and Harlowe, and …

Rode two rockets to fame, with actress Winona Ryder and singer Wynonna Judd. Winona entered the Top 1000 for the first time since 1957 this past year in 2022, following …

Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic strains, one Welsh and one Irish, and entered the US Top 1000 (for boys) for the first time in 2011. It …

TV Mom names take their inspiration from the perfect (and sometimes highly imperfect) television mothers who typically vacuumed in heels and cooked their children hot lunches. Names that honor these …

Old people names are those edgy old-fashioned choices that make a real style statement. Popular vintage baby names like Violet and Ezra certainly don’t make the cut, and …

If you wish to invest your child with friendliness and friendship, a name that means friend or friendly could give them a head start. Many familiar names have meanings that …

A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but …

Musical and breezy, Windsong is a Nameberry special, yet to see much real-life usage, but discussed among Nameberry users over on the forums. With the whimsical feel of Meadow …

Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in …

Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in …

The name of a character from Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist manga and anime series. She is a strong-willed teenage mechanic, who has consistently been ranked among the best …

Winnefred is an old-fashioned feminine name of Welsh origin, being a variant spelling of Winifred. The name derives from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, composed of elements meaning 'blessed peace …

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Girls names that start with W are staging a surprising comeback right now. Willow is the top W name for girls in the US and the only one in the …

We are expecting darling daughter #2, but are struggling to find a name that pairs perfectly with her sister, Eloise Madeline.