Winifred Mcnally

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Winifred Mcnally — Welsh
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Winifred Mcnally is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Winifred is a feminine given name of Welsh origin. Saint Winifred, 7th century Welsh saint Winifred Atwell (1914–1983), British pianist Winifred Mitchell Baker (born 1957), better known simply as Mitchell Baker, American CEO Winifred Benchley, better known as Wendy Benchley, American conservationist Winifred Brown (1899–1984) English sportswoman, aviator and author, first woman to win the King's Cup air race Winifred Brunton (1880–1959), South African painter Winifred Burks-Houck (1950–2004), American organic chemist Winifred Cameron (1918–2016), American astronomer Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (née Dallas-Yorke; 1863–1954). The surname Mcnally: McNally is an Irish surname. In Ulster it originated in County Tyrone as the anglicized form of Mac Conallaidh 'son of Cú Allaidh', a Gaelic name of the Cenél nEógain meaning the 'wild hound', i.e. 'wolf'. Prevalent in Ulster counties Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan, Mac Con Allaidh is a branch of the “Northern Ó Néill” group of Ulster clans. They are separate from the Mayo name Mac an Fhailghigh (see below). In Connacht the surname (typically spelt as Nally) originated in County Mayo as angliczed from Mac an Fhailghigh, 'son of the poor man' (modern Irish: Mac an Fhailí). Winifred is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Winifred reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Winifred

Welsh

Saint Winifred, 7th century Welsh saint Winifred Atwell (1914–1983), British pianist Winifred Mitchell Baker (born 1957), better known simply as Mitchell Baker, American CEO Winifred Benchley, better known as Wendy Benchley, American conservationist Winifred Brown (1899–1984) English sportswoman, aviator and author, first woman to win the King's Cup air race Winifred Brunton (1880–1959), South African painter Winifred Burks-Houck (1950–2004), American organic chemist Winifred Cameron (1918–2016), American astronomer Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (née Dallas-Yorke; 1863–1954).

Surname: Mcnally

Celtic

McNally is an Irish surname. In Ulster it originated in County Tyrone as the anglicized form of Mac Conallaidh 'son of Cú Allaidh', a Gaelic name of the Cenél nEógain meaning the 'wild hound', i.e. 'wolf'. Prevalent in Ulster counties Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan, Mac Con Allaidh is a branch of the “Northern Ó Néill” group of Ulster clans. They are separate from the Mayo name Mac an Fhailghigh (see below). In Connacht the surname (typically spelt as Nally) originated in County Mayo as angliczed from Mac an Fhailghigh, 'son of the poor man' (modern Irish: Mac an Fhailí).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Winifred is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Winifred by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Winifred Mcnally

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Winifred Mcnally:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Winifred?
The first name Winifred originates from Welsh. Saint Winifred, 7th century Welsh saint Winifred Atwell (1914–1983), British pianist Winifred Mitchell Baker (born 1957), better known simply as Mitchell Baker, American CEO Winifred Benchley, better known as Wendy Benchley, American conservationist Winifred Brown (1899–1984) English sportswoman, aviator and author, first woman to win the King's Cup air race Winifred Brunton (1880–1959), South African painter Winifred Burks-Houck (1950–2004), American organic chemist Winifred Cameron (1918–2016), American astronomer Winifred Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (née Dallas-Yorke; 1863–1954).
When was Winifred most popular?
The name Winifred reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Mcnally?
The surname Mcnally originates from Celtic. McNally is an Irish surname. In Ulster it originated in County Tyrone as the anglicized form of Mac Conallaidh 'son of Cú Allaidh', a Gaelic name of the Cenél nEógain meaning the 'wild hound', i.e. 'wolf'. Prevalent in Ulster counties Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan, Mac Con Allaidh is a branch of the “Northern Ó Néill” group of Ulster clans. They are separate from the Mayo name Mac an Fhailghigh (see below). In Connacht the surname (typically spelt as Nally) originated in County Mayo as angliczed from Mac an Fhailghigh, 'son of the poor man' (modern Irish: Mac an Fhailí).
What are the origins of the name Winifred Mcnally?
The name Winifred Mcnally combines two different traditions: the first name Winifred has Welsh roots, while the surname Mcnally originates from Celtic.
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