Etymology

Wilfrid

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Today it means: A male given name from Old English, a less common form of Wilfred. Full definition →

Old English Wilfriþ
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  1. Old English · inherited fromWilfriþ
  2. English todayWilfrid

Inherited from Old English Wilfriþ, from wil (“will”) + friþ (“peace”).

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