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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. Wilfred96%
  2. Erwinny96%
  3. Erwin96%
  4. Stuart96%
  5. Barton96%
  6. Stew96%
  7. Elam95%
  8. Rik95%
  9. Chuck95%
  10. Rodrick95%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron42%
  2. Ferris42%
  3. Dyls42%
  4. Elmo42%
  5. Rudy-Bear42%
  6. Salvador42%
  7. Phineas42%
  8. Garry42%
  9. Flynn42%
  10. Ferrell42%

Love potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Holdy42%
  3. Ishmael42%
  4. Ulysses42%
  5. Eltony42%
  6. Sabastian42%
  7. Elvis42%
  8. Hold42%
  9. Homer42%
  10. Dyls42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Solo96%
  3. Zebulon96%
  4. Nazir96%
  5. Harry96%
  6. Lom96%
  7. Crawford96%
  8. Damir96%
  9. Calum96%
  10. Henry96%

Bottom 10

  1. Anakin42%
  2. Holden43%
  3. Holdy43%
  4. Hilton43%
  5. Hold43%
  6. Gaston44%
  7. Waldo47%
  8. Coy48%
  9. Cale48%
  10. Cly49%

Crush potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Ulises42%
  2. Ferris42%
  3. Seamus42%
  4. Scotty42%
  5. Fox42%
  6. Elton42%
  7. Tommy42%
  8. Jim42%
  9. Totò42%
  10. Pablou42%
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