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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:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Gustav95%
  2. Washington94%
  3. Hilbert94%
  4. Arvil94%
  5. Garner94%
  6. Adolphus94%
  7. Arne94%
  8. Gerold93%
  9. Rudolf93%
  10. Albin92%

Bottom 10

  1. Ferrell42%
  2. Toy42%
  3. Odie42%
  4. Jossie42%
  5. Pinkie42%
  6. Cipriano42%
  7. Leeroy42%
  8. Armida42%
  9. Curley42%
  10. Tiny42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Gerold96%
  2. Adelbert96%
  3. Norval96%
  4. General94%
  5. Auther94%
  6. Gustav93%
  7. Ernst93%
  8. Durward92%
  9. Arvil91%
  10. Rudolf91%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Eudora42%
  3. Fae42%
  4. Flo42%
  5. Charlsie42%
  6. Carmon42%
  7. Tiny42%
  8. Pinkie42%
  9. Neoma42%
  10. Fairy42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Crawford96%
  2. Hilbert96%
  3. Gerhard95%
  4. Gustav95%
  5. Augustina94%
  6. Hermon94%
  7. Chesley94%
  8. Rowland94%
  9. Werner92%
  10. Dominga92%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston44%
  2. Versie49%
  3. Vernal52%
  4. Fairy52%
  5. Lonie54%
  6. Neoma55%
  7. Mcarthur55%
  8. Eris55%
  9. Leeroy55%
  10. Toy55%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Willene88%
  2. Rutha88%
  3. Margarete86%
  4. Marge86%
  5. Elinore86%
  6. Burnice86%
  7. Gregoria84%
  8. Augustina84%
  9. Lovina83%
  10. Maryrose83%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Ozella42%
  3. Toy42%
  4. Pinkie42%
  5. Flo42%
  6. Curley42%
  7. Viva42%
  8. Tennie42%
  9. Gaston42%
  10. Ferrell44%
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