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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. Elisabeth96%
  2. Lizbeth96%
  3. Johann96%
  4. Sabine95%
  5. Cristian94%
  6. Filip94%
  7. Salomon93%
  8. Lisbeth93%
  9. Isabel93%
  10. Graydon92%

Bottom 10

  1. Jaliyah42%
  2. Dejah42%
  3. Lexy42%
  4. Kaylee42%
  5. Franky42%
  6. Zoe42%
  7. Heaven42%
  8. Kalie42%
  9. Daija42%
  10. Kaylie42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Armon95%
  2. Jose91%
  3. Hector91%
  4. Trenton90%
  5. Jens90%
  6. Baron89%
  7. Eben89%
  8. Karsten88%
  9. Kaleb88%
  10. Tomas88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ravyn42%
  2. Jakayla42%
  3. Heaven42%
  4. Avril42%
  5. Camille42%
  6. Arwen42%
  7. Ulysses42%
  8. Malaika42%
  9. Caelan42%
  10. Savanah42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Tanvi96%
  2. Christianna96%
  3. Broderick96%
  4. Favian96%
  5. Salomon96%
  6. Corbyn96%
  7. Daniela95%
  8. Samira95%
  9. Eduardo95%
  10. Kirkland95%

Bottom 10

  1. Paris45%
  2. Heaven47%
  3. Brisa47%
  4. Cale48%
  5. Coley48%
  6. Autumn48%
  7. Kaili49%
  8. Jazelle50%
  9. Tamya51%
  10. Alea52%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Paige88%
  2. Trenton87%
  3. Sarai86%
  4. Lizbeth86%
  5. Jackeline86%
  6. Elisabeth86%
  7. Emmanuel85%
  8. Isabel84%
  9. Yocheved84%
  10. Lillyann84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli42%
  2. Ulises42%
  3. Seamus42%
  4. Cienna42%
  5. Kaylie42%
  6. Jaelin42%
  7. Allyssa42%
  8. Natalya42%
  9. Jajuan42%
  10. Cy42%
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