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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. Marta91%
  2. Dona90%
  3. Reta89%
  4. Earlene89%
  5. Caren88%
  6. Maribeth86%
  7. Minerva86%
  8. Kathie85%
  9. Cathryn85%
  10. Kathrine85%

Bottom 10

  1. Merry42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Edie42%
  4. Melodie42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Nanette42%
  7. Kitty42%
  8. Madonna43%
  9. Cindi45%
  10. Carlotta45%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Patrica88%
  2. Nan87%
  3. Diann86%
  4. Deann86%
  5. Suzan86%
  6. Earlene86%
  7. Johnna85%
  8. Reta85%
  9. Teressa84%
  10. Caren84%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Caryl42%
  3. Moira42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Zina42%
  6. Kitty43%
  7. Aleta45%
  8. Carlotta45%
  9. Twila46%
  10. Melodie46%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Vikki96%
  2. Twyla93%
  3. Jerri92%
  4. Marta92%
  5. Mimi92%
  6. Carolann90%
  7. Martina90%
  8. Ernestina88%
  9. Saundra88%
  10. Charleen87%

Bottom 10

  1. Georgette45%
  2. Deidre47%
  3. Gay50%
  4. Lolita52%
  5. Suzette53%
  6. Zina55%
  7. Madonna56%
  8. Twila57%
  9. Melodie57%
  10. Charmaine58%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Dona91%
  2. Roseanna88%
  3. Dorene88%
  4. Deann86%
  5. Maribeth86%
  6. Diann86%
  7. Suzan86%
  8. Reta86%
  9. Pamala84%
  10. Tamela83%

Bottom 10

  1. Nanette42%
  2. Zina42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Edie42%
  5. Merry43%
  6. Kitty44%
  7. Madonna45%
  8. Cindi46%
  9. Gaye47%
  10. Caryl48%
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