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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. Beth96%
  2. Carl95%
  3. Charles95%
  4. Gordon95%
  5. Peter93%
  6. Jon93%
  7. Philip93%
  8. Phillip93%
  9. Russell92%
  10. Don92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Toni42%
  3. Tommy42%
  4. Bonnie42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Cindy42%
  7. Johnny42%
  8. Joy42%
  9. Marilyn43%
  10. Eddie46%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Joseph91%
  2. Marshall90%
  3. Charles90%
  4. Peter90%
  5. Carl90%
  6. Beverly89%
  7. Reginald87%
  8. Gordon87%
  9. Janet87%
  10. Robert85%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Wanda45%
  4. Bonnie46%
  5. Carmen47%
  6. Cindy49%
  7. Joy49%
  8. Johnny50%
  9. Lynn52%
  10. Kim52%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Connie96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Beth93%
  4. Debbie92%
  5. Deborah92%
  6. Debra92%
  7. Lawrence92%
  8. Larry92%
  9. Jeffery89%
  10. Jeffrey89%

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy53%
  2. Melody54%
  3. Phyllis54%
  4. Johnny55%
  5. Randy56%
  6. Terry56%
  7. Bonnie58%
  8. Duane59%
  9. Janet59%
  10. Curtis60%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Beth86%
  3. Regina86%
  4. Russell86%
  5. Marshall85%
  6. Dale83%
  7. Carl83%
  8. Charles83%
  9. Keith82%
  10. Darlene82%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Tommy42%
  3. Jim42%
  4. Johnny43%
  5. Toni44%
  6. Jimmy44%
  7. Joy46%
  8. Wanda46%
  9. Cindy46%
  10. Danny49%
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