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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. Bettie96%
  3. Bettye96%
  4. Elisabeth96%
  5. Lizbeth96%
  6. Betsy96%
  7. Beth96%
  8. Augusta96%
  9. Bessy96%
  10. Fredie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Dais42%
  2. Paisleigh42%
  3. Jaliyah42%
  4. Dejah42%
  5. Emmy42%
  6. Zozo42%
  7. Joia42%
  8. Nyla42%
  9. Indy42%
  10. Lexy42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Frederica92%
  2. Kassie90%
  3. Willene89%
  4. Gisela89%
  5. Bee89%
  6. Bevvy89%
  7. Beverly89%
  8. Augustina89%
  9. Bev89%
  10. Berneice89%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Perri42%
  4. Ravyn42%
  5. Jaunita42%
  6. Aïa42%
  7. Jakayla42%
  8. Heaven42%
  9. Yaretzy42%
  10. April42%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Karoline96%
  2. Patrina96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Constie96%
  5. Christiana96%
  6. Tanvi96%
  7. Adelaida96%
  8. Stance96%
  9. Katherin96%
  10. Addie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tosha43%
  2. Aja44%
  3. Mist45%
  4. Misty45%
  5. Stee45%
  6. Georgette45%
  7. Luna46%
  8. Luni46%
  9. Ashely46%
  10. Louna46%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Doreen93%
  2. Bev93%
  3. Bee93%
  4. Beverly93%
  5. Doree93%
  6. Dena93%
  7. Bevvy93%
  8. Dona91%
  9. Melania89%
  10. Melva89%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayli42%
  2. Zozo42%
  3. Nanette42%
  4. Bonnie42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Shanika42%
  7. Cienna42%
  8. Maggs42%
  9. Freeda42%
  10. Mags42%
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