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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. Bessie96%
  2. Beth96%
  3. Elizabeth96%
  4. Carl95%
  5. Charles95%
  6. Gordon95%
  7. Erik95%
  8. Christian94%
  9. Clifford93%
  10. Howard93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Jimmy42%
  4. Daisy42%
  5. Max42%
  6. Hailey42%
  7. Toni42%
  8. Kylie42%
  9. Zoey42%
  10. Tommy42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Chester92%
  2. Howard92%
  3. Jose91%
  4. Joseph91%
  5. Hector91%
  6. Joe91%
  7. Marshall90%
  8. Charles90%
  9. Peter90%
  10. Carl90%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Maya42%
  3. Ariel42%
  4. Miles42%
  5. Violet42%
  6. Alice42%
  7. Marilyn42%
  8. Tristan42%
  9. Dylan42%
  10. Billie42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Connie96%
  2. Harry96%
  3. Henry96%
  4. Constance96%
  5. Eduardo95%
  6. Clarence93%
  7. Louis93%
  8. Beth93%
  9. Eleanor93%
  10. Bessie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn48%
  2. Clyde49%
  3. Heather51%
  4. Alexander53%
  5. Jimmy53%
  6. Tracy53%
  7. Brandy53%
  8. Melody54%
  9. April54%
  10. Phyllis54%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Bethany88%
  3. Paige88%
  4. Clifford87%
  5. Clinton87%
  6. Beth86%
  7. Regina86%
  8. Russell86%
  9. Elizabeth86%
  10. Bessie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Tommy42%
  3. Jim42%
  4. Dora42%
  5. Billie42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Savannah42%
  8. Hailey42%
  9. Charlie42%
  10. Maggie42%
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