What is winnie short for?

Winnie is a nickname often used for the name Winnifred. Winnifred is an Old English name that means "blessed peacemaking." There have been several notable figures with the name Winnie, including British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's wife, Clementine Ogilvy Hozier Churchill, who was often called Winnie by her family and friends. Another famous Winnie is Winnie-the-Pooh, the beloved character from A.A. Milne's children's books.