Winfrey Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Winfrey is of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning 'friend' and 'peace' or 'enclosure.' It is a variant of the surname Winfrith, which was likely a place name. The name gained prominence through Oprah Winfrey, an influential American media proprietor, and the surname has been adopted as a given name in some cases.
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American (African-American) 85% -
British (Anglo-American) 10% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Winfrey
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey, an American talk show host and media executive; Winfrey H. Adams, a 19th-century American politician; and Winfrey O. O. O. O. O. O., a fictional character in literature.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Winfrey in the US (SSA Data):
Winfrey Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.