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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. Bessie96%
  2. Ida89%
  3. Beatrice87%
  4. Genevieve86%
  5. Bernice86%
  6. Bertha86%
  7. Norma86%
  8. Patsy85%
  9. Vera85%
  10. Kay85%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Mae43%
  3. Ruby48%
  4. Alice48%
  5. Thelma50%
  6. Marjorie52%
  7. Dora52%
  8. Nellie53%
  9. Juanita55%
  10. Clara57%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Jeanette87%
  2. Norma84%
  3. Lorraine83%
  4. Bessie83%
  5. Genevieve79%
  6. Bertha79%
  7. Patsy78%
  8. Hattie78%
  9. Doris78%
  10. Mary77%

Bottom 10

  1. Alice42%
  2. Lillie46%
  3. Ethel47%
  4. Mae48%
  5. Dora49%
  6. Clara51%
  7. Thelma51%
  8. Helen53%
  9. Alma55%
  10. Viola55%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Eleanor93%
  2. Bessie93%
  3. Geraldine92%
  4. Florence89%
  5. Beatrice89%
  6. Esther89%
  7. Mattie88%
  8. Gladys88%
  9. Patsy88%
  10. Marian86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ada56%
  2. Arlene57%
  3. Lillie58%
  4. Jeanette59%
  5. Mae60%
  6. Marjorie62%
  7. Ruby63%
  8. Viola63%
  9. Lois63%
  10. Edna63%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Bessie86%
  2. Bernice83%
  3. Mabel83%
  4. Arlene83%
  5. Dolores82%
  6. Delores82%
  7. Lorraine82%
  8. Miriam81%
  9. Virginia81%
  10. Patsy80%

Bottom 10

  1. Dora42%
  2. Thelma45%
  3. Lillie46%
  4. Alice50%
  5. Mae51%
  6. Marjorie55%
  7. Clara55%
  8. June55%
  9. Maxine56%
  10. Nellie56%
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