Wilfred

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Wilfred is a masculine given name of English origin, notably borne by the World War I poet Wilfred Owen.

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Statements (30)
Predicate Object
instanceOf English masculine given name
given name
masculine given name
person
alternativeSpelling Wilfrid
category English masculine given names
Masculine given names
component frid (peace)
wil (will, desire)
countryOfCitizenship United Kingdom
derivedFrom Old English
diminutive Freddie
Wilfy
gender masculine
givenName Wilfred
hasOrigin England
languageOfOrigin English
meaning desiring peace
will for peace
notableBearer Wilfred Owen
notableFor World War I poetry
occupation poet
shortForm Fred
Wilf
Will
usedIn Australia
Canada
New Zealand
United Kingdom
United States

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