The name Wilfred is a boy's name of English origin meaning "desires peace". Wilfred and is often added to lists like Old Man Names and discussed in our forums with posts like "Picky Parents BNG".
From the experts:
Wilfred is one of those Old Man Names that still sounds fusty in the US but is fashionable in the UK. It comes with readymade short forms Will or Fred and might make an adventurous alternative to the ubiquitous William. The central character of Walter Scott's Ivanhoe is the knight Wilfred of Ivanhoe. Wilfred Owens was a well-known British poet.
Lists containing Wilfred:
- Coolated Boys' Names
- TV Character Names
- Names No Boy May Be Cool Enough For
- Vintage Boy Names
- Vintage Baby Names
- Old Man Names
- Names That Mean Peace
- Unusual Boy Names
- Names with Inspirational Meanings
- Posh Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy Names Uncommon in the US
Comments
mionepuff Says:
emilybelle Says:
Adore this name... the nickname "Wolf" would give it a bit more edge.
Sammie Elestial Says:
My son is Wilfred Bertram Henry, called Freddo or Wolfie by his brother, Wilf by us. I wanted Bertram, as Bertie or Bram as a first name but glad we settled on Wilfred, a name from both sides of the family tree. Had we spotted he was ginger when naming him we may have changed it to Edward, as my eldest loves Ed Sheeran. Do love the name though and phonetically it's easy to spell when they are learning :) Had he been a girl he would have been Pearl Jean. Happy name hunting.
Essa Says:
And the meaning is so nice too!
Essa Says:
I totally agree. I love Wilfred and Wilf, as well as Wilfie. Will and Freddie are also great options but a little too common for me. I don't know how this name isn't more popular!
Floris Says:
I love this! I've always liked the nn Fred/Freddie but the names Alfred or Frederik just didn't convince me... Wilfred is simply brilliant :)!
EW314 Says:
A very sweet, old-fashioned name choice. He could go by Will or Freddie for something more mainstream, but my personal favourite nickname is Wilf - so strong and sweet!
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Just a word to the wise but Pearl Jean sounds too similar to Pearl Jam.