First name Wilfried - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
24. April
Meaning
The name Wilfried originates from Old High German and is composed of the elements "wil" for "will" and "fridu" for "peace". Therefore, the name means "peaceful will". It is mainly popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and is typically used for male individuals. Wilfried is a traditional name with a strong meaning, indicating determination and peacefulness.
Famous people with the first name Wilfried
- Wilfried Zaha (Ivorian-English footballer)
- Wilfried Gnonto (Italian-Ivorian footballer)
- Wilfried Nancy (French football player and coach)
- Wilfried Martens (Belgian politician)
- Wilfried Singo (Ivorian footballer)
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (French tennis player)
- Wilfried Bony (Ivorian footballer)