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Winifred

American  
[win-uh-frid] / ˈwɪn ə frɪd /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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One of the exhibition's most striking exhibits is Winifred Atwell's battle-scarred upright piano.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2026

“While global central banks did tighten policy quite significantly and very quickly, it only went so far,” says Winifred Cisar, global head of strategy at CreditSights, explaining the growth.

From Barron's Oct. 23, 2025

John speaks about being fascinated by the piano for as long as he can remember, watching and idolizing English pianist Winifred Atwell when she would play on television.

From Salon Dec. 19, 2024

Accenture originally submitted invoices labeled “Food and Beverage” fee for McClain-Hill and Winifred Yancy, a DWP director who attended the conference at McClain-Hill’s request.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2024

I have simplified the story of Saint Winifred, leaving out her uncle, who clamped her head back onto her neck.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz

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