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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. Bessie96%
  3. Bettie96%
  4. Bettye96%
  5. Augusta96%
  6. Erwin96%
  7. Bette96%
  8. Freda96%
  9. Armand95%
  10. Gustav95%

Bottom 10

  1. Elmo42%
  2. Ferrell42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Toy42%
  5. Odie42%
  6. Ouida42%
  7. Marvel42%
  8. Jossie42%
  9. Pinkie42%
  10. Lola42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Gerold96%
  2. Adelbert96%
  3. Norval96%
  4. General94%
  5. Auther94%
  6. Gustav93%
  7. Ernst93%
  8. Chester92%
  9. Durward92%
  10. Howard92%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Jaunita42%
  3. Fay42%
  4. Eudora42%
  5. Rubye42%
  6. Homer42%
  7. Fae42%
  8. Merlyn42%
  9. Novella42%
  10. Merlin42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Harry96%
  2. Crawford96%
  3. Henry96%
  4. Addie96%
  5. Meyer96%
  6. Ruthann96%
  7. Hilbert96%
  8. Everette96%
  9. Gerhard95%
  10. Gustav95%

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton43%
  2. Gaston44%
  3. Fay45%
  4. Waldo47%
  5. Lulu47%
  6. Coy48%
  7. Letha48%
  8. Ila48%
  9. Lola49%
  10. Clyde49%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Melva89%
  2. Willene88%
  3. Roseann88%
  4. Christene88%
  5. Rutha88%
  6. Mable88%
  7. Aline87%
  8. Clifford87%
  9. Carleton86%
  10. Adella86%

Bottom 10

  1. Dolly42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Elton42%
  4. Dora42%
  5. Merlin42%
  6. Merrill42%
  7. Ozella42%
  8. Toy42%
  9. Billie42%
  10. Pinkie42%
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