Friend of peace
Derived from the Old English elements 'wine' meaning friend and 'frith' meaning peace. It was a common name in Anglo-Saxon England and is famously associated with Saint Boniface, whose birth name was Winfred. While it fell out of common use for centuries, it saw a minor revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Winfred in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned historical linguist
American football player
Acclaimed American leather artist and memoirist
