Given name & surname
Wilf
“from the willow ford”·“one who wishes for peace”
Wilf is a variant of Wilford. One English interpretation is “from the willow ford.” In English use, Wilf is a diminutive of Wilfred. One English interpretation is “one who wishes for peace.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
Wilf is a variant of Wilford. One English interpretation is “from the willow ford.” In English use, Wilf is a diminutive of Wilfred. One English interpretation is “one who wishes for peace.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Wilf is a variant of Wilford. An origin associated with Wilford is English. In English use, Wilf is a short form of Wilfrid. Wilfrid has been associated with Old English and Germanic naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
In English usage, Wilf is a diminutive of Wilfred.
Wilf’s family of names
In English usage, Wilf is a diminutive of Wilfred. Wilf has a related form in Wilford. Wilf is a short form of Wilfrid.
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Nicknames & forms 3
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
People named Wilf
- Wilf MannionEnglish footballer (1918-2000)
- Wilf McGuinnessEnglish football player and manager (born 1937)
- Wilf CoppingEnglish footballer and manager (1909-1980)
- Wilf CarterCanadian singer (1904-1996)
- Wilf ChadwickProfessional footballer (1900-1973)
- Wilf O'ReillyBritish speed skaterborn 1964
- Wilf ScoldingBritish actorborn 1990
- Wilf PaiementCanadian ice hockey playerborn 1955
- Wilf CudeWelsh-born Canadian ice hockey player1910–1968
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