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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

Bottom 10

  1. Dejah42%
  2. Lexy42%
  3. Franky42%
  4. Daija42%
  5. Shia42%
  6. Zahara42%
  7. Babyboy42%
  8. Kayne42%
  9. Kaily42%
  10. Kaycie42%

Love potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Ravyn42%
  2. Avril42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Malaika42%
  5. Caelan42%
  6. Sabastian42%
  7. Kalei42%
  8. Berlin42%
  9. Delila42%
  10. Tamyra42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Coley48%
  2. Kaili49%
  3. Jazelle50%
  4. Tamya51%
  5. Alea52%
  6. Emme52%
  7. Tamyra52%
  8. Noelani53%
  9. Citlaly53%
  10. Fredy53%

Crush potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Cienna42%
  2. Jaelin42%
  3. Jajuan42%
  4. Cy42%
  5. Taylin42%
  6. Kalei42%
  7. Keandre42%
  8. Dejah42%
  9. Franky42%
  10. Brissa42%
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