Winnie

Winnie is a diminutive of Winifred, from Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed" and frewi meaning "reconciliation" or "peace." The name's most famous bearer in the animal world is Winnie-the-Pooh, created by A.A. Milne and named after a real bear — Winnie, a Canadian black bear who lived at the London Zoo and was beloved by Milne's son Christopher Robin.

Winnie holds the #95 spot among US pet names, with over 1,030 companions sharing it. The name has an unmistakable warmth — round and soft in the mouth, immediately associated with comfort, honey, and the kind of gentle, bear-like affection that the fictional Pooh perfectly embodies. Winnie suits companions who are sweet-natured and food-motivated, those who approach life with a simple, uncomplicated joy that makes everyone around them feel better. It is one of the most beloved names in the entire canon of pet naming.