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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. Karin89%
  2. Cornelius88%
  3. Lesley86%
  4. Trisha85%
  5. Dena85%
  6. Kari85%
  7. Tricia85%
  8. Nikki85%
  9. Trina85%
  10. Ingrid84%

Bottom 10

  1. Ginger42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Mandy43%
  4. Shanna44%
  5. Angie45%
  6. Lea45%
  7. Damon48%
  8. Alisa48%
  9. Jodie50%
  10. Kimberley50%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Jermaine86%
  2. Shaun85%
  3. Cornelius84%
  4. Wade82%
  5. Nikki81%
  6. Dena81%
  7. Tyrone80%
  8. Kristy79%
  9. Vance79%
  10. Kristie79%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Alisa42%
  3. Candy43%
  4. Shanna50%
  5. Misty50%
  6. Lea51%
  7. Jolene51%
  8. Rosalind51%
  9. Meredith51%
  10. Angie52%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Cornelius92%
  2. Audra91%
  3. Kristi88%
  4. Kristine88%
  5. Kristie88%
  6. Trisha88%
  7. Tricia88%
  8. Karin88%
  9. Kristy88%
  10. Shaun87%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty45%
  2. Carey55%
  3. Candy57%
  4. Keri57%
  5. Jolene57%
  6. Dena57%
  7. Yvette58%
  8. Darrin58%
  9. Leigh59%
  10. Angelique59%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Dena93%
  2. Chasity88%
  3. Amie83%
  4. Aimee83%
  5. Tabitha83%
  6. Lesley82%
  7. Leigh82%
  8. Kristine81%
  9. Kristi81%
  10. Kristie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Candy42%
  2. Ginger46%
  3. Angie47%
  4. Mandy49%
  5. Jody49%
  6. Alisa50%
  7. Damon53%
  8. Lara54%
  9. Jodie54%
  10. Lea54%
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