[Opinions] Winifred
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What about Frederica? that's got the fred part...or Freda. Freda is really cool.
Or Gwen, which is related to Winifred.
Gwen Frederica would actually be a really unique combo. It has such a strong energy.
Edit - oh I see everyone is suggesting the same thing, lol! Anyways, I personally think Gwen Frederica is super awesome. I love it. Way to go me.
Or Gwen, which is related to Winifred.
Gwen Frederica would actually be a really unique combo. It has such a strong energy.
Edit - oh I see everyone is suggesting the same thing, lol! Anyways, I personally think Gwen Frederica is super awesome. I love it. Way to go me.
This message was edited 1/31/2013, 9:00 AM
Use the "fred" part? Freda
I adore Winifred. Since it comes from Gwenfrewi, which contains elements meaning "white, fair, blessed" (the Gwen part) and "peace" (the latter part), technically, a "Gwen" name and a name meaning, or symbolizing, "peace" could be an approximation of Winifred. Something like Gwendolen Irene or Gwen Olivia? Wendy is another idea; it has some of the sounds Winifred has and has an old usage possibly related to the "Gwen" names.
Personally, I would use Winifred as a middle name if honoring was really important, especially if Winifred is living and unlikely to view an approximation as an honor.
Personally, I would use Winifred as a middle name if honoring was really important, especially if Winifred is living and unlikely to view an approximation as an honor.
I love Winifred and everyone's suggestions (especially Frederica / Freda!). But I had one more thought to toss out there. If Winifred originally came from Gwenfrewi, how about just Gwen? It can stand on its own as a name, first or middle. But I'm still pulling for Frederica ("freh-DREE-cuh"), nn Freda. :-D
This message was edited 1/30/2013, 10:50 AM
The Win part could give you:
Winter
Winona
Wynne
Guinevere
Olwen
Elowen
Bronwen
Or the Fred part:
Freda/Frida/Freida/Frieda
Frederica
Alfreda
Edwina
Winter
Winona
Wynne
Guinevere
Olwen
Elowen
Bronwen
Or the Fred part:
Freda/Frida/Freida/Frieda
Frederica
Alfreda
Edwina