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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. Minh96%
  2. Erwinny96%
  3. Bessy96%
  4. Fredie96%
  5. Babeth96%
  6. Stew96%
  7. Bet96%
  8. Elam95%
  9. Melania95%
  10. Rik95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ferris42%
  2. Dais42%
  3. Paisleigh42%
  4. Dyls42%
  5. Dejah42%
  6. Cle42%
  7. Zozo42%
  8. Rudy-Bear42%
  9. Joia42%
  10. Phineas42%

Love potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Rain42%
  4. Perri42%
  5. Ravyn42%
  6. Aïa42%
  7. Yaretzy42%
  8. Mave42%
  9. Holdy42%
  10. Avril42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Holdy43%
  4. Hold43%
  5. Gaston44%
  6. Faybee45%
  7. Pari45%
  8. Ris45%
  9. Mist45%
  10. Fayie45%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Bev93%
  2. Bee93%
  3. Doree93%
  4. Bevvy93%
  5. Melania89%
  6. Chassey88%
  7. Pai88%
  8. Lorretta88%
  9. Willene88%
  10. Paigey88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ars42%
  2. Zozo42%
  3. Ferris42%
  4. Cienna42%
  5. Maggs42%
  6. Cléopâtre42%
  7. Fox42%
  8. Freeda42%
  9. Mags42%
  10. Cyndi42%
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