What is Winnie short for?
In old records, Winnie is usually short for Winifred. It can also stand for Winnifred and Edwina. You will find it in British, American, and Welsh records, chiefly 1800s-1900s. The Winnie-to-Winifred jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Does Winnie always mean Winifred?+
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