Wilfreda
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Wilfreda
Wilfreda is the feminine form of Wilfred, derived from Old English elements "wil" (desire, will) and "frith" (peace), meaning "desire for peace" or "peaceful will." The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval England and later adoption throughout Anglo-American societies, though it has become relatively uncommon in modern times.
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Etymology
Wilfreda is the feminine form of Wilfred, derived from Old English elements "wil" (desire, will) and "frith" (peace), meaning "desire for peace" or "peaceful will." The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with historical prominence in medieval England and later adoption throughout Anglo-American societies, though it has become relatively uncommon in modern times.
Wilfreda currently ranks #4,956 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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