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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Wilfred96%
  2. Bessie96%
  3. Bettie96%
  4. Bettye96%
  5. Elisabeth96%
  6. Lizbeth96%
  7. Johann96%
  8. Betsy96%
  9. Beth96%
  10. Augusta96%

Bottom 10

  1. Byron42%
  2. Ferris42%
  3. Dais42%
  4. Paisleigh42%
  5. Dyls42%
  6. Jaliyah42%
  7. Elmo42%
  8. Dejah42%
  9. Cle42%
  10. Emmy42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Gerold96%
  2. Boston96%
  3. Adelbert96%
  4. Norval96%
  5. Rock96%
  6. Stewart96%
  7. Armon95%
  8. Ward95%
  9. Deacon95%
  10. Watson94%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Rain42%
  4. Perri42%
  5. Ravyn42%
  6. Jaunita42%
  7. Aïa42%
  8. Jakayla42%
  9. Heaven42%
  10. Fay42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Karoline96%
  2. Toney96%
  3. Patrina96%
  4. Connie96%
  5. Constie96%
  6. Solo96%
  7. Zebulon96%
  8. Nazir96%
  9. Christiana96%
  10. Harry96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Holden43%
  4. Holdy43%
  5. Tosha43%
  6. Unknown43%
  7. Hilton43%
  8. Hold43%
  9. Aja44%
  10. Gaston44%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Doreen93%
  2. Bev93%
  3. Bee93%
  4. Beverly93%
  5. Doree93%
  6. Dena93%
  7. Bevvy93%
  8. Dona91%
  9. Rodrick91%
  10. Melania89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli42%
  2. Ars42%
  3. Zozo42%
  4. Ulises42%
  5. Nanette42%
  6. Bonnie42%
  7. Dolly42%
  8. Ferris42%
  9. Seamus42%
  10. Shanika42%
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