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Wilf

Boy Name day: October 12
Wilf is a short form of Wilfred: on birth records it is written Wilfred (29,381 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Wilfred page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Desire for peace.
From Old English Wilfrith, combining 'wil' (will, desire) and 'frith' (peace).

Name day for Wilf

October 12

Why this day? Wilf is a short form of Wilfred, and shares its name day.

Wilf is celebrated in the United States on October 12.

The story of the name Wilf

Wilf is a short form of Wilfred. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — desire for peace, and shares its name day, October 12.

On birth records, Wilf is rarely written as such: the Wilfs are Wilfreds (29,381 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Wilfred page.

Frequently asked questions about Wilf

What does Wilf mean?

Wilf is a short form of Wilfred, which means desire for peace.

When is Wilf's name day?

October 12, together with Wilfred: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wilf a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Wilfred.

Wilf's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Rodrick95%
  2. Leopoldo93%
  3. Daron92%
  4. Shelton92%
  5. Kraig91%
  6. Scot90%
  7. Darrick90%
  8. Judd88%
  9. Hans88%
  10. Dion88%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty42%
  2. Kip45%
  3. Reggie45%
  4. Tad48%
  5. Rico50%
  6. Edwardo52%
  7. Josh53%
  8. Jeromy55%
  9. Donny58%
  10. Giuseppe58%

Love potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Kip51%
  2. Rico58%
  3. Donny59%
  4. Scotty59%
  5. Wilfredo60%
  6. Federico60%
  7. Jed61%
  8. Reggie61%
  9. Josh62%
  10. Antwan62%

Professional potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Thad60%
  2. Wilfredo60%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Scotty61%
  5. Bryon61%
  6. Edwardo62%
  7. Kip63%
  8. Deric64%
  9. Tad65%
  10. Donny66%

Crush potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty42%
  2. Edwardo44%
  3. Kip46%
  4. Josh49%
  5. Reggie51%
  6. Rico52%
  7. Tad52%
  8. Jeromy53%
  9. Shad54%
  10. Jed55%
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