Wilfred
Meaning of Wilfred
Wilfred is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as WIL-frid (/ˈwɪlfrɪd/). The name has variations such as Wilfrid. In the United States, Wilfred has been given to baby boys for over a century, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked between 1500 and 5000 in terms of occurrence. The name Wilfred carries a sense of strength and power, making it a great choice for parents looking for a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as WIL-frid (/ˈwɪlfrɪd/)
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Notable People Named Wilfred
| Wilfred Owen was a renowned English poet and soldier known for his powerful war poetry during World War I. |
| Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell was a British medical missionary to Newfoundland and author of books on his work and other topics. |
| Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger, also known as Mubarak bin Landan, was a British military officer, explorer, and writer known for his travel books including Arabian Sands and The Marsh Arabs. |
| Wilfred Benítez - Wilfred "Wilfredo" Benítez, the youngest world champion in boxing history, was an American-born Puerto Rican professional boxer known for his exceptional defensive skills and aggressive fighting style. |
| Wilfred Trotter - Wilfred Batten Lewis Trotter, FRS, was an English surgeon and pioneer in neurosurgery, known for his studies on social psychology and the concept of the herd instinct. |
| Wilfred Arthur Abrahams is a Barbadian politician, lawyer, and current government minister in Barbados, serving as the Minister of Home Affairs and Information. |
