Winefred is a unique and historic given name, originating from Wales. Derived from the Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'fair, white, or blessed' and 'fred' meaning 'peace', it translates to 'peaceful and fair'. The name gained prominence through St. Winefride, whose well in Holywell, Flintshire, is a famous site of pilgrimage. In its earliest form, the name was associated with royal and noble lines in Wales during the Middle Ages.
"Winefred was quite popular from 1916 to 1928, with a peak of 14 births in 1918. After a gap in popularity between 1929 and 1930, there were occasional births throughout the subsequent decades, with a total of 105 babies named Winefred born over this period."