Wilfredo
desiring peace (Germanic via Spanish)
Wilfredo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 73, with 106,547 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 86,495 as Wilfredo, and 20,052 as Wilfredo Jr.
Origin and meaning
desiring peace (Germanic via Spanish)
Wilfredo derives from the Germanic name Wilfred, imported into the Spanish onomastic repertoire. It entered the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and became a staple masculine name, particularly favored in the early to mid-20th century.
Wilfredo is the Spanish adaptation of the Germanic/Old English name Wilfred, composed of elements meaning 'will/desire' and 'peace'. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted during the Spanish colonial era and remained prevalent through the mid-20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common among older generations (fathers and grandfathers). Common Philippine nicknames include Willie, Willy, Fred, Freddie, and Wil.
Related forms
- Wilfred English
- Vilfredo Italian
- Wilfried German
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Wilfredo with common surname pairs
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Wilfredo is the given name. The full name is Wilfredo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Wilfredo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Wilfredo is number 73, with 106,547 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.