Wilfred

Updated: October 25, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Wilfred was once a top 200 name in America, but it is now over a top 4,000 option. The name is more commonly a nickname in modern times. It was popularized through the early Christian church.

Meaning of the name Wilfred:

English: will peace, desires peace

Origin of the name Wilfred:

Wilfred is an Old English name, popularized throughout Europe because of Saint Wilfred of the seventh century. It comes from the root words “wil” and “frip.” The name remained popular until after the Norman Invasion, but it made a come back in the 1800s.

Symbolism of the name Wilfred:

Wilfred comes from the root Old English words “wil” and “frip.” “Wil” translates to “will” or “desire,” and “frip” means “peace” in modern times.

Style of the name Wilfred:

Traditional

Gender of the name Wilfred:

Wilfred is a traditional name for boys.

Pronunciation of the name Wilfred:

WIL-fred

Number of syllables in the name Wilfred:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Wilfred:

Wilfred feels vintage and stoic. It is mature and formal.

Alternative spellings for the name Wilfred:

Wilfrid
Willfred
Willfrid
Wylfred
Wyllfred
Wylfrid
Wyllfrid

Nicknames for the name Wilfred:

Will
Fred
Freddie
Freddy
Freddi
Willie
Wilf
Willi

Popularity of the name Wilfred:

Wilfred was a top 1,000 baby name in America until 1984 at rank 899. It was a top 200 option, however, from 1911 to 1927, ranking highest at number 164 in 1917. Wilfred did remain a top 500 name too from 1900 to 1959.