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Does Winnie work as a stand-alone name?

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LazyDaisy89 · 16/02/2023 03:38

Or only as a nickname for Winifred?

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miniaturepixieonacid · 06/04/2023 14:00

I don't like it because I just think of it as the sound a horse makes.

I was really confused about the poo and rotundness comment and could not make the connection until I saw another poster actually type Winnie the Pooh. But now I've got the connection I can't unsee it. So I wouldn't do it for that reason, even if I did like the name.

I think Winifred, Winona or Winter would be better. They give the child options.

fairycupcakes · 05/04/2023 21:41

Winnie as a nn for Winter or Winona? Two names I adore but OH doesn’t ☹️

Snooks1971 · 05/04/2023 19:16

My lovely maternal nanna was a Winifred, nn Winnie or often, Winn. My cousin was Philomena and was called Winnie as a nn.
40 years ago and so no help sorry 😬

Stressybetty · 05/04/2023 19:11

I love it as a name and it really suits our labradoodle! I wouldn't use it as a full name for a baby though.

NancyJoan · 05/04/2023 19:01

The Winnie I know is Gwyneth. She’s lovely!

Enko · 05/04/2023 18:58

LazyDaisy89 · 16/02/2023 03:38

Or only as a nickname for Winifred?

It was my children's great grans name She was Winnie, not Winnifred (dh's maternal grandmother) So yes works IMO.

UncleHerbie · 03/04/2023 10:22

Winnie is nice. 60 year olds are more likely to be called Debbie, Karen, Susan, Tracy!

McKenzieFriend001 · 03/04/2023 10:21

Winnie is our chosen girl's name, full name Guinevere. We have all boys though. ☺️

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ItsRainingPens · 03/04/2023 10:15

I predict lots of poo-related teasing

WhatFreshHeckle · 03/04/2023 10:14

Yes, I think it's fine.

Winifred is great though imo and Winona is nice too. All nice names though and you don't meet too many Winnies

KeepingTheWaterOut · 03/04/2023 09:57

The Winnie I know is short for Williamina.

DustyLee123 · 01/04/2023 13:43

I know a Winnie, and they got moaning Minnie at school. She hates her name.

Baby4due2023 · 01/04/2023 13:42

i have loved this name for a long time.

I have 3 boys and currently pregnant with my first girl and naming her is proving to be extremely difficult. I thought it was hard for boys but I actually had my boys name picked this time. Iv never been this far along and still not decided a name so to say I’m stressing is an understatement. I just don’t want to regret it.

so for a while now our choice was Hattie, but I can’t help think about the other names I really like.

my list is
Hattie
Goldie
Hazel
Beatrice
Winnie
and Daphne

what are peoples thoughts? My partner wants Hattie like originally decided but something just doesn’t feel 100 percent even tho I do really like it

thoughts welcome x

KirstenBlest · 16/02/2023 13:51

Wynne is usually a boy's name and it's the anglicised form of Wyn. Wyn's ok but not for a girl

BoldandBright · 16/02/2023 13:42

Yes! Very sweet name, looked after a couple of Winnie’s during my time in Education and never had any issues with teasing as far as I’m aware. Certainly has been gaining in popularity the last few years.

knightsinwhitesatin · 16/02/2023 13:39

Wynne is a Welsh name, I really like it, was on my list for DD, with nickname Winnie

octoberfarm · 16/02/2023 13:36

I'd use it as a nickname for Winter if it were me, but I do know someone who's used it as a full name for their little girl.

VickerishAllsort · 16/02/2023 13:36

Winnie is a charlady from a 60s sitcom in one of those floral wrap-around pinnies.

TallulahBetty · 16/02/2023 13:28

Sounds like a 60-year-old to me.

BeyondMyWits · 16/02/2023 13:27

SpinningFloppa · 16/02/2023 13:23

Is Winnie the Pooh even popular these days my 5 years old wouldn’t know what it was

Yep, we read the stories in quiet time at school, and watch the films and read the stories to my nieces' kids.

SpinningFloppa · 16/02/2023 13:23

Is Winnie the Pooh even popular these days my 5 years old wouldn’t know what it was

MintyGreenDreams · 16/02/2023 13:22

Winnie

MintyGreenDreams · 16/02/2023 13:22

I like Winniw but she would get Winnie the Pooh at school

KirstenBlest · 16/02/2023 12:58

Winifred is nice