Winifride Name Meaning

Winifride is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. It is derived from the elements "gwen," meaning "white, fair, blessed," "is" meaning "ice," and “frið” meaning "peace." Therefore, the name Winifride can be interpreted as "blessed and peaceful," or "fair peace."

The name is quite uncommon and one of the well-known personalities with this name is Saint Winifride, a 7th-century Welsh martyr. She is the patron saint of virgins in the Roman Catholic Church. St. Winifride's Well is a pilgrimage site named after her in Holywell, North Wales.