Wilfred
WIL-fred
Popularity
#5038
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
29,491
Peak Year
#811 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Wilfred is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements *wil*, meaning "desire" or "will," and *frid*, meaning "peace."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Wilfred Owen
British poet of World War I
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