The nameWilfrid
Wilfrid is an Old English name of a great Northumbrian bishop.
- Boy's name
- Old English
- Feast day
Meaning
Wilfrid comes from the Old English will, "desire", and frith, "peace".
Origin
Old English.
History
Saint Wilfrid was bishop of York in the 7th century. In the United States the name reached 776th place in 1907. In England and Wales it reached 1552nd in 2000.
Famous people named Wilfrid
- Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada
Popularity of the name Wilfrid
Wilfrid in the United States
Wilfrid was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 460 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Wilfrid. Its rise began around 1891, and it peaked in 1922. Half of all babies named Wilfrid in the United States were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Wilfrid in France
Wilfrid was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,955 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Wilfrid. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Wilfrid in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wilfrid mean?
Wilfrid comes from the Old English will, "desire", and frith, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Wilfrid?
Old English.
Is Wilfrid a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilfrid is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Wilfrid?
Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister of Canada.