The nameWilfried
Wilfried is a boy's name of Germanic origin meaning "will for peace". It was popular in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Wilfried comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and frid, "peace".
Origin
Germanic. Saint Wilfrid was bishop of York in the 7th century. Wilfred is the English form.
History
The name spread in France in the 1970s and 1980s.
Popularity of the name Wilfried
Wilfried in France
Wilfried was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 4,680 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Wilfried. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Wilfried in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wilfried mean?
Wilfried comes from the Germanic wil, "will", and frid, "peace".
What is the origin of the name Wilfried?
Germanic. Saint Wilfrid was bishop of York in the 7th century. Wilfred is the English form.
Is Wilfried a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilfried is a boy's name.