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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. Aleena93%
  2. Astrid88%
  3. Maryam86%
  4. Mariam86%
  5. Elliana85%
  6. Hadassah84%
  7. Ivanna83%
  8. Arlette82%
  9. Rivka81%
  10. Louisa81%

Bottom 10

  1. Emmy42%
  2. Aspen42%
  3. Malaysia42%
  4. Anais42%
  5. Jaylah42%
  6. Zelda42%
  7. Cali42%
  8. Evie42%
  9. Frida42%
  10. Kallie43%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Antonella83%
  2. Aleena81%
  3. Elliana80%
  4. Arlette76%
  5. Annabel76%
  6. Rivka76%
  7. Amirah76%
  8. Mariam75%
  9. Theodora75%
  10. Kennedi75%

Bottom 10

  1. Amelie42%
  2. Malaya42%
  3. Lyra42%
  4. Frida42%
  5. Jaylah42%
  6. Lorelai42%
  7. Lilith42%
  8. Selene42%
  9. Ophelia42%
  10. Kehlani42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Kamilah96%
  2. Adelia92%
  3. Blaire92%
  4. Annalise92%
  5. Amirah92%
  6. Emelia92%
  7. Katalina90%
  8. Annabell88%
  9. Alessandra88%
  10. Kaliyah88%

Bottom 10

  1. Selene53%
  2. Cali53%
  3. Lorelai54%
  4. Lorelei54%
  5. Arya54%
  6. Octavia55%
  7. Coraline55%
  8. Aspen55%
  9. Braylee56%
  10. Kenzie57%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Aleena87%
  2. Mariam86%
  3. Maryam82%
  4. Alannah82%
  5. Hadassah82%
  6. Mercy81%
  7. Amirah80%
  8. Blaire78%
  9. Theodora78%
  10. Elianna78%

Bottom 10

  1. Jaylah42%
  2. Kenia42%
  3. Zelda42%
  4. Frida42%
  5. Cali42%
  6. Blythe42%
  7. Zora42%
  8. Annabell42%
  9. Zola43%
  10. Lilith46%
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