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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. Bessy96%
  2. Fredie96%
  3. Babeth96%
  4. Bet96%
  5. Melania95%
  6. Sabine95%
  7. Lizzy93%
  8. Frederica93%
  9. Doree92%
  10. Inga92%

Bottom 10

  1. Dais42%
  2. Paisleigh42%
  3. Dejah42%
  4. Zozo42%
  5. Joia42%
  6. Indy42%
  7. Lexy42%
  8. Melynda42%
  9. Kayou42%
  10. Hail42%

Love potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Perri42%
  4. Ravyn42%
  5. Aïa42%
  6. Yaretzy42%
  7. Avril42%
  8. Eudora42%
  9. Avalon42%
  10. Arwen42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Bottom 10

  1. Mist45%
  2. Stee45%
  3. Luni46%
  4. Louna46%
  5. Caprice46%
  6. Heav47%
  7. Heavie47%
  8. Tala47%
  9. Auti48%
  10. Ili48%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Bev93%
  2. Bee93%
  3. Doree93%
  4. Bevvy93%
  5. Melania89%
  6. Chassey88%
  7. Pai88%
  8. Lorretta88%
  9. Willene88%
  10. Paigey88%

Bottom 10

  1. Zozo42%
  2. Cienna42%
  3. Maggs42%
  4. Freeda42%
  5. Mags42%
  6. Cyndi42%
  7. Calliope42%
  8. Allegra42%
  9. Tequila42%
  10. Merrie42%
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