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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. Inga92%
  2. Caryn91%
  3. Michelle89%
  4. Michele89%
  5. Imelda89%
  6. Karin89%
  7. Jeana88%
  8. Nicolle88%
  9. Magda87%
  10. Dominica87%

Bottom 10

  1. Melynda42%
  2. Caprice42%
  3. Ginger42%
  4. Niki42%
  5. Sunshine42%
  6. Kandy42%
  7. Tequila42%
  8. Chrissy42%
  9. Candy42%
  10. Cinnamon42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Inga88%
  2. Josette85%
  3. Caryn85%
  4. Willette83%
  5. Petrina83%
  6. Tonya83%
  7. Gretta83%
  8. Rebbecca83%
  9. Kimberely83%
  10. Crista83%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Aja42%
  3. September42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Tuesday42%
  6. Caprice42%
  7. Angelique42%
  8. Windy42%
  9. Starla42%
  10. Delisa42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Patrina96%
  2. Dominica96%
  3. Adriene96%
  4. Yolanda91%
  5. Stephenie91%
  6. Audra91%
  7. Jamila90%
  8. Rashida89%
  9. Bettina89%
  10. Christel89%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha43%
  2. Aja44%
  3. Misty45%
  4. Caprice46%
  5. Starla47%
  6. Heather51%
  7. Josette53%
  8. Mistie53%
  9. April54%
  10. Kerrie55%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Dena93%
  2. Chasity88%
  3. Devona88%
  4. Meridith86%
  5. Caryn86%
  6. Jeana86%
  7. Trudi86%
  8. Amie83%
  9. Amy83%
  10. Aimee83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanika42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Kisha42%
  4. Niki42%
  5. Candy42%
  6. Tomi42%
  7. Siobhan42%
  8. Kandy42%
  9. Cinnamon42%
  10. Caprice42%
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