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Wilfrid

WIL-frid

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

1,419

Peak Year

#57 in 1922

First Recorded

1887

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Old English name meaning 'desiring peace'.

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WilfFred

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Wilfrid Laurier

    Prime Minister of Canada

Nicknames

WilfFred

Spelling Variations

Wilfred

Similar Names

AlfredBernardCliffordGilbert

Personality Traits

KindGentlePeacefulReliable

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