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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. Bettie96%
  2. Bettye96%
  3. Bette96%
  4. Freda96%
  5. Hilda91%
  6. Frieda89%
  7. Marcella89%
  8. Alberta88%
  9. Eugenia88%
  10. Cornelia88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie43%
  4. Goldie48%
  5. Dixie48%
  6. Lottie53%
  7. Winnie55%
  8. Carmela55%
  9. Fannie55%
  10. Elvira56%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Jeannette87%
  2. Eugenia86%
  3. Bernadine84%
  4. Bettie83%
  5. Nettie83%
  6. Antoinette83%
  7. Mable83%
  8. Marcella83%
  9. Bettye83%
  10. Freda83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie44%
  3. Lottie49%
  4. Rosie50%
  5. Imogene50%
  6. Elvira50%
  7. Faye50%
  8. Sallie51%
  9. Nell52%
  10. Lucile53%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Addie96%
  2. Bettie93%
  3. Bette93%
  4. Bettye93%
  5. Maryann92%
  6. Flossie89%
  7. Essie89%
  8. Cornelia89%
  9. Lenore87%
  10. Lenora87%

Bottom 10

  1. Ila48%
  2. Lola49%
  3. Opal53%
  4. Elva53%
  5. Lela53%
  6. Fern57%
  7. Velma57%
  8. Luella57%
  9. Rhoda58%
  10. Jeannette59%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Mable88%
  2. Bettie86%
  3. Bettye86%
  4. Bette86%
  5. Beulah84%
  6. Freda84%
  7. Rosemarie82%
  8. Velma82%
  9. Ola82%
  10. Cornelia81%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie44%
  3. Rosie46%
  4. Ramona53%
  5. Elvira53%
  6. Dixie53%
  7. Goldie54%
  8. Fannie55%
  9. Winnie55%
  10. May56%
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