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Wilford

WIL-ford

Popularity

#14116

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

10,438

Peak Year

#276 in 1926

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Wilford is an English name meaning 'willow ford' or 'desiring peace'. It's derived from the Old English elements 'willa' (will, desire) and 'ford' (ford).

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Wilford Brimley

    American actor and spokesman

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongReliablePeacefulDetermined

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