Wilfrid name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: wi-lf-rid
Meaning: Name of a Saint, Purposeful Peace and Resolute
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What does Wilfrid mean?

Of Old High German and Germanic origin, Cherished and Conifer Wilfrid means "Name of a Saint, Purposeful Peace or Resolute" mostly used in Swedish, Norwegian, English, Danish, Finnish and French is bestowed upon both genders.

Wilfrid is variant form of imperishable and illustrous Wilfred. Wilfred is English and German equivalent of Wilfried. Wilfred means Resolute, Will and Composition is of Old High German and Germanic origin.

Wilfrid is English and German cognate of Wilfried. It is celebrated on October 12th.

How do I pronounce Wilfrid?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Wilfrid is wi-lf-rid. wil-frid is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Wilfrid

Wilfred, Wilfried, Guifré, Willfried, Willifrid

Names that rhyme with Wilfrid

How popular is the name Wilfrid?

Wilfrid was a popular name in France. Over 8244 babies have been given the first name in 144 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1971, it ranked 120th when 555 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 144 years. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names an astounding 96 times Wilfrid is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1887 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1907, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 735 on boy names chart when 57 babies were named Wilfrid. Over 1413 people have been named Wilfrid in United States.

Wilfrid is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 170 people have been named Wilfrid in England and Wales. But Wilfrid is a popular baby name in Haiti where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in Congo.

At least, 40000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
201396377
2008125385
200276388
198557846
198354806
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Wilfrid in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands192105
Finland030250
Sweden82805
Norway82807
Denmark1000

Here's what numbers has to say about Wilfrid

You are intelligent and independent. You have to understand that not everyone is so thrilled by the thought of changing the world for good. When you walk into a room, all eyes are you and you only. You are an amazing person. Leave your own mark in the world. Injustice pisses you off. Share your knowledge and positive energy. It's what you are best at. Even if you are an awesome, trustworthy and loyal friend to everyone you know, not everyone will return the favor.

Other names similar to Wilfrid

  •  Rus - Unusual Rus majorly is used in Sikh and English, meaning of Rus is "Juice or Elixir". It is rooted from Old French is used as a unisex name
  •  Elric - Used mostly in English and French unusual, Elric means "Wise Ruler, Old or Rich" has its origin in Old High German and Germanic is mostly given to baby boys
  •  Corbon means Raven-haired, Dark as a Raven and Raven is a baby boy name is originated from Old French. Corbon is derivative of Corbin.
  •  Raoul - Acclaimed and All time favorite boy name Raoul means "Fame or Wise" and is used mostly in Norwegian and English is of Germanic and Old High German origin
  •  Valree - Of French origin, Unwonted Valree is used as a unisex name, Valree means "One who is Strong". Valree is derivation of Valri.
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Famous people named Wilfrid

  • Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, British Georgian poet
  • Wilfrid Mellers, English music critic, musicologist and composer
  • Wilfrid Lewis, British judge, barrister
  • Wilfrid Hodges, British mathematician
  • Wilfrid Pelletier, Canadian conductor, pianist, composer
  • Wilfrid Normand, Baron Normand, Scottish Unionist Party politician and judge
  • Wilfrid Fox, dermatologist in the United Kingdom
  • Wilfrid Roberts, radical British Liberal Party politician
  • Wilfrid Douglas, missionary, linguist and translator
  • Wilfrid Ward, English essayist and biographer
  • Wilfrid Thorley, English poet and translator
  • Wilfrid Jasper Walter Blunt, art teacher, author
  • Wilfrid de Glehn, Impressionist British painter
  • Wilfrid Israel, Anglo-German businessman and philanthropist
  • Wilfrid Sugden, Conservative Party politician
  • Wilfrid Sheed, English-born American novelist and essayist
  • Wilfrid Boulineau, retired French decathlete
  • Wilfrid Vernon, Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom
  • Wilfrid Marcel Agnès, Canadian diplomat
  • Wilfrid Basil Mann, radionuclide metrologist
  • Wilfrid Worland, architect who between the 1930s and the 1990s shaped the suburban landscape of Washington
  • Wilfrid Lewis Lloyd, officer
  • Wilfrid Whiteley, British Labour Party politician
  • Wilfrid Spender, British Army officer
  • Wilfrid Van Wyck, British classical music artists impresario and manager through his agency
  • Wilfrid Sellars, American philosopher and prominent developer of critical realism
  • Wilfrid Napier, South African prelate of the Catholic Church
  • Wilfrid II, last Bishop of York
  • Wilfrid Le Gros Clark, British anatomist surgeon
  • Wilfrid Eggleston, Anglo-Canadian journalist
  • Wilfrid Derome, Quebec forensic scientist known as the founder of the first Forensic science laboratory
  • Wilfrid Rall, neuroscientist
  • Wilfrid, English bishop and saint
  • Wilfrid Laurier, seventh Prime Minister of Canada
  • Wilfrid Voynich, Polish revolutionary, antiquarian and bibliophile
  • Wilfrid Brambell, Irish television and film actor and comedian best
  • Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, English poet and writer
  • Wilfrid Heighington,
  • Wilfrid Hyde-White, English character actor of stage
  • Wilfrid Freeman, military person
  • Wilfrid Reid, English professional golfer and golf course designer
  • Wilfrid Laurier McDougald, Canadian senator
  • Wilfrid Scott-Giles, English writer on heraldry and an officer of arms
  • Wilfrid Foster, English Army officer and a first-class cricketer: a right-handed batsman
  • Wilfrid Kent Hughes, Australian army officer and politician
  • Wilfrid Bruno Nantel, Canadian politician
  • Wilfrid Lawson, English character actor of stage and screen
  • Wilfrid Prévost, lawyer and political figure in Quebec, Canada
  • Wilfrid Laurier University Press, publisher of scholarly writing and is part of Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Wilfrid Gariépy, Canadian politician
  • Wilfrid Greene, 1st Baron Greene, British lawyer and judge

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