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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. Elisabeth96%
  2. Lizbeth96%
  3. Mikayla89%
  4. Clare88%
  5. Caitlyn85%
  6. Katelynn85%
  7. Adrianna83%
  8. Natalia81%
  9. Serena81%
  10. Izabella80%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Abby42%
  3. Lilly42%
  4. Summer43%
  5. Khloe44%
  6. Esmeralda45%
  7. Cassidy45%
  8. Gracie47%
  9. Allie48%
  10. Lila48%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Fatima84%
  2. Lizbeth83%
  3. Elisabeth83%
  4. Mikayla78%
  5. Maritza77%
  6. Serena74%
  7. Daniella74%
  8. Natalia73%
  9. Madalyn71%
  10. Madeleine71%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven42%
  2. Camille42%
  3. Lila42%
  4. Allie42%
  5. Lilly44%
  6. Summer44%
  7. Celeste46%
  8. Esmeralda46%
  9. India47%
  10. Cassidy48%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Daniela95%
  2. Lizbeth93%
  3. Elisabeth93%
  4. Izabella92%
  5. Imani90%
  6. Juliana88%
  7. Gabriela88%
  8. Abbie87%
  9. Clare86%
  10. Aliyah86%

Bottom 10

  1. Heaven47%
  2. Kayleigh53%
  3. Savanna54%
  4. Nevaeh54%
  5. Lilly56%
  6. Macy57%
  7. Ashlynn57%
  8. Haylee57%
  9. Cierra57%
  10. Celeste57%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Lizbeth86%
  2. Elisabeth86%
  3. Mikayla81%
  4. Maritza79%
  5. Natalia78%
  6. Alaina77%
  7. Clare77%
  8. Giselle76%
  9. Serena75%
  10. Fatima75%

Bottom 10

  1. Abby44%
  2. Esmeralda46%
  3. Lila46%
  4. Cassidy47%
  5. Summer49%
  6. Allie50%
  7. Lilly51%
  8. India52%
  9. Heaven52%
  10. Ciara52%
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