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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. Bettie96%
  3. Bettye96%
  4. Bette96%
  5. Freda96%
  6. Roosevelt92%
  7. Grover92%
  8. Boyd92%
  9. Hilda91%
  10. Jerald90%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Cleo42%
  4. Rosie43%
  5. Junior46%
  6. Goldie48%
  7. Dixie48%
  8. Bennie48%
  9. Buddy48%
  10. Homer50%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Wilfred90%
  2. Elbert88%
  3. Roosevelt88%
  4. Hugh88%
  5. Grover88%
  6. Jeannette87%
  7. Delbert87%
  8. Eugenia86%
  9. Willard85%
  10. Johnie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Fay42%
  2. Homer42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Cleo44%
  5. Lizzie44%
  6. Percy45%
  7. Lottie49%
  8. Rosie50%
  9. Imogene50%
  10. Elvira50%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Addie96%
  2. Bettie93%
  3. Bette93%
  4. Bettye93%
  5. Louie93%
  6. Edmond92%
  7. Maryann92%
  8. Edmund92%
  9. Flossie89%
  10. Essie89%

Bottom 10

  1. Fay45%
  2. Ila48%
  3. Lola49%
  4. Opal53%
  5. Elva53%
  6. Lela53%
  7. Merle54%
  8. Fern57%
  9. Velma57%
  10. Luella57%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Mable88%
  2. Bettie86%
  3. Bettye86%
  4. Bette86%
  5. Beulah84%
  6. Freda84%
  7. Rosemarie82%
  8. Grover82%
  9. Velma82%
  10. Ola82%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Cleo42%
  3. Lizzie44%
  4. Rosie46%
  5. Bennie50%
  6. Junior52%
  7. Reuben52%
  8. Buddy53%
  9. Ramona53%
  10. Elvira53%
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