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Name Origin

Wilfried is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is a compound name formed from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'fridu' meaning 'peace'. Therefore, Wilfried traditionally means 'desiring peace' or 'peaceful will'.

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Famous People

Wilfried Martens (1934-)

Politician

Prime Minister of Belgium (1979-1981 and 1981-1985)
President of the European People's Party

Wilfried Zaha (1992-)

Footballer

Plays for Crystal Palace FC
Ivory Coast international

Sibling Names

Adelaide

Both Wilfried and Adelaide have Germanic origins and a classic, elegant feel.

Gideon

Both names share a strong, biblical origin and a similar cadence with a timeless quality.

Lieselotte

Similar in style to Wilfried, Lieselotte has a charming German origin and a vintage feel.