Wilfred

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//ˈwɪlfɹɪd//

A male given name from Old English, popular in the U.K. in the early twentieth century.

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A male given name from Old English, popular in the U.K. in the early twentieth century.

Etymology

The name of two early Anglo-Saxon saints Wilfriþ, from Old English wil (“will”) + friþ (“peace”).

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slangThe Victory Medal.

Etymology

An allusion to the newspaper cartoon strip Pip, Squeak and Wilfred.

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A surname.

wildlife · undomesticated animals, especially mammals, birds, and fish,…wildly · In a wild, uncontrolled manner.Wiley · A surname.

Wilfred · A male given name from Old English, popular in the U.K. in the early twentieth century.

Wilhelm · A male given name from German, equivalent to English William.Wilkes · A surname originating as a patronymic.Wilkins · A surname originating as a patronymic.

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