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in reply to a message by Martha
No, it wouldn't be cruel. It's decent name, it has a nice peaceful meaning. Winnie fits right in with Millie and Elsie.
I would be slightly worried about people calling her Freddie, but I guess it's avoidable. I strongly dislike these masculine nickname names on girls.
It makes me think of Winnie on "The Wonder Years". She was a sweet, pretty and smart girl. I vaguely remember reruns of that show from my later childhood. Then there's Winnie Mandela.
It is not a personal favorite of mine. I just don't really like the way it sounds.
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I would be slightly worried about people calling her Freddie, but I guess it's avoidable. I strongly dislike these masculine nickname names on girls.
It makes me think of Winnie on "The Wonder Years". She was a sweet, pretty and smart girl. I vaguely remember reruns of that show from my later childhood. Then there's Winnie Mandela.
It is not a personal favorite of mine. I just don't really like the way it sounds.
Please rate my list: https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/6232
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Speaking as a South African, Winnie Mandela was not a good ambassador for the name.
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Oh :( I just know her as an anti-apartheid activist. I didn't know many other things about her but I will do some research now.
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