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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. Erik95%
  2. Marc90%
  3. Michelle89%
  4. Michele89%
  5. Derrick88%
  6. Eric87%
  7. Katrina85%
  8. Brent82%
  9. Scott82%
  10. Lisa81%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina45%
  2. Nina46%
  3. Gina47%
  4. Melissa47%
  5. Tara48%
  6. Tracy48%
  7. April48%
  8. Stacy51%
  9. Jennifer52%
  10. Wendy52%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Eric87%
  2. Erik87%
  3. Derrick86%
  4. Shawn85%
  5. Shane85%
  6. Tonya83%
  7. Marc83%
  8. Andre83%
  9. Rodney80%
  10. Michele78%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Tara47%
  3. Shannon49%
  4. Heidi51%
  5. Jennifer52%
  6. Jaime52%
  7. Melanie53%
  8. Wendy53%
  9. Nina53%
  10. Dawn54%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Yolanda91%
  2. Erik88%
  3. Shawn87%
  4. Shane87%
  5. Marc85%
  6. Veronica83%
  7. Carrie83%
  8. Eric83%
  9. Katrina82%
  10. Christy81%

Bottom 10

  1. Heather51%
  2. Tracy53%
  3. April54%
  4. Shannon54%
  5. Jennifer56%
  6. Chad56%
  7. Stacy60%
  8. Kelly60%
  9. Darren63%
  10. Rodney63%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Amy83%
  2. Michelle81%
  3. Michele81%
  4. Rodney78%
  5. Lisa77%
  6. Brent76%
  7. Erik76%
  8. Scott76%
  9. Derrick73%
  10. Chad73%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario43%
  2. Heidi46%
  3. Tina48%
  4. Tara49%
  5. Jill50%
  6. Wendy50%
  7. Gina51%
  8. Tracy53%
  9. Nina53%
  10. Melissa54%
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