Male Name
Wilfried
ˈvɪl.fʁiːt
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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desire
peace
virtues
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
52/100
Meaning & Etymology
Wilfried is a masculine German given name derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'frid' meaning 'peace'. The name thus conveys the meaning 'desire for peace' or 'will to peace'. It is closely related to the English name Wilfred, which shares the same etymological roots.
Etymology
Original Form:
Wilfried
Evolution:
The name Wilfried evolved from Old High German 'Wilfrið', combining 'wil' (will) and 'frið' (peace). It has cognates in various Germanic languages, including Old English 'Wilfrið' and modern English '...
Source:
Germanic languages