Meaning: Its source is wynn ford, an Old English name meaning "Ford by the field."

Origin: "wynn ford."

Nicknames: Winnie

Popularity: The name Winford ranked 1190th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: The name could also mean ''windy ford,'' or could be an alternative form of Winfred, a name that means ''friendly peace.''