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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. Beth96%
  3. Elizabeth96%
  4. Isabel93%
  5. Beverly90%
  6. Michelle89%
  7. Michele89%
  8. Ida89%
  9. Ellen89%
  10. Regina88%

Bottom 10

  1. Kaylee42%
  2. Zoe42%
  3. Daisy42%
  4. Hailey42%
  5. Toni42%
  6. Kylie42%
  7. Zoey42%
  8. Bonnie42%
  9. Savannah42%
  10. Melody42%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Beverly89%
  2. Jeanette87%
  3. Janet87%
  4. Regina85%
  5. Norma84%
  6. Paige83%
  7. Lorraine83%
  8. Elizabeth83%
  9. Tonya83%
  10. Beth83%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Maya42%
  3. Violet42%
  4. Alice42%
  5. Marilyn42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Hailey44%
  8. Wanda45%
  9. Maggie46%
  10. Chloe46%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Connie96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Beth93%
  4. Eleanor93%
  5. Bessie93%
  6. Elizabeth93%
  7. Debbie92%
  8. Isabelle92%
  9. Isabella92%
  10. Deborah92%

Bottom 10

  1. Autumn48%
  2. Heather51%
  3. Brandy53%
  4. Melody54%
  5. April54%
  6. Phyllis54%
  7. Kaylee56%
  8. Ada56%
  9. Jennifer56%
  10. Zoe56%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Beverly93%
  2. Bethany88%
  3. Paige88%
  4. Beth86%
  5. Regina86%
  6. Elizabeth86%
  7. Bessie86%
  8. Isabel84%
  9. Grace84%
  10. Bernice83%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Dora42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Savannah42%
  5. Hailey42%
  6. Maggie42%
  7. Zoey43%
  8. Toni44%
  9. Lily44%
  10. Molly44%
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