Gilfred
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gilfred
The given name 'Gilfred' means "pledge of peace" or "hostage of peace," derived from the Old English elements *gīsl* ("pledge, hostage") and *friþ* ("peace").
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Etymology
The given name 'Gilfred' means "pledge of peace" or "hostage of peace," derived from the Old English elements *gīsl* ("pledge, hostage") and *friþ* ("peace"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among Anglo-Saxon Christians, with no notable historical figures or widespread modern usage.
Gilfred currently ranks #3,619 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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