Commander Putnam

Commander Warren Putnam is a high-ranking official in the totalitarian Republic of Gilead, appearing in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: The Republic of Gilead

Lore & Background

Commander Warren Putnam is primarily through his connection to Handmaid Janine Lindo. Janine is assigned to the Putnam household and becomes "Ofwarren." She gives birth to a baby girl, whom the Putnams name "Angela," though Janine insists on calling her "Charlotte." In the series finale, Janine is finally reunited with her daughter by Aunt Lydia and Naomi Lawrence.

Reader's Guide

Commander Warren Putnam is a character in The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu. His name and that he is married to Naomi Putnam. Handmaid Janine Lindo is assigned to his household, taking the name "Ofwarren." Janine gives birth to a baby girl, whom the Putnams name "Angela." In the series finale, Janine is reunited with her daughter by Aunt Lydia and Naomi Lawrence.