"Wilfred" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈwɪlfɹəd/
Etymology: Name of two early Anglo-Saxon saints, from Old English wil (“will”) + friþ (“peace”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|ang|-}} Old English, {{af|ang|wil|friþ|nocat=1|t1=will|t2=peace}} wil (“will”) + friþ (“peace”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wilfred
  1. A male given name from Old English, popular in the U.K. in the early twentieth century. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names Translations (male given name): Wilfrid [masculine] (French), ვილფრედი (vilpredi) (Georgian), Wilfried (German), Wilfred (West Frisian)
    Sense id: en-Wilfred-en-name-gABlA6T- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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