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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ItsRainingPens · 03/04/2023 10:15

I predict lots of poo-related teasing

UncleHerbie · 03/04/2023 10:19

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McKenzieFriend001 · 03/04/2023 10:21

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

UncleHerbie · 03/04/2023 10:22

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

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.

NancyJoan · 05/04/2023 19:01

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

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.

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 😬

fairycupcakes · 05/04/2023 21:41

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

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.

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