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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. Betsy96%
  2. Beth96%
  3. Stuart96%
  4. Barton96%
  5. Chuck95%
  6. Carl95%
  7. Jerrold95%
  8. Charles95%
  9. Gordon95%
  10. Jan95%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron42%
  2. Garry42%
  3. Janis42%
  4. Merry42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Rudy42%
  7. Peri42%
  8. Jimmy42%
  9. Deedee42%
  10. Edie42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Rock96%
  2. Stewart96%
  3. Ward95%
  4. Wardell94%
  5. Toney94%
  6. Frederica92%
  7. Mikeal92%
  8. Timmothy92%
  9. Gaylon92%
  10. Joseph91%

Bottom 10

  1. Perri42%
  2. Melodee42%
  3. Elvis42%
  4. Artis42%
  5. Peri42%
  6. Edie42%
  7. Caryl42%
  8. Byron42%
  9. Moira42%
  10. Lolita42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Toney96%
  2. Connie96%
  3. Barton96%
  4. Vikki96%
  5. Constance96%
  6. Sharyl96%
  7. Janise95%
  8. Lindell95%
  9. Eilene95%
  10. Lawerence94%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown43%
  2. Georgette45%
  3. Deidre47%
  4. Dee48%
  5. Sid49%
  6. Mikki50%
  7. Gay50%
  8. Lolita52%
  9. Suzette53%
  10. Jimmy53%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Doreen93%
  2. Beverly93%
  3. Dona91%
  4. Stewart89%
  5. Unknown88%
  6. Lorretta88%
  7. Roseanna88%
  8. Dorene88%
  9. Jeanmarie88%
  10. Karleen88%

Bottom 10

  1. Nanette42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Cyndi42%
  4. Tommy42%
  5. Merrie42%
  6. Peri42%
  7. Jim42%
  8. Freddy42%
  9. Zina42%
  10. Merri42%
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