Willfried

The name Willfried has its origins in Old High German and means something like "the willing to peace" or "the one striving for peace." It is composed of the Old High German words willio, which means "will, determination," and fridu, which stands for "peace, protection." In Germany, there are also the variants Wilfried and Wildfried.

What does the name Willfried mean?

Willfried is an Old German first name that means "the willing to peace" or "the one striving for peace." The origin of the name goes back to the Old High German terms willio for "will, determination" and fridu for "peace, protection." The German variants include Wilfried and Wildfried. International forms include Wilfred and Wilfrid (English), Wilfredo (Spanish), Vilfredo (Italian), and Vilfrid (Nordic).

Where does the name Willfried come from?

The name Willfried comes from Old High German and means "the willing to peace" or "the one striving for peace." The components of the word consist of willio, which means "will, determination," and fridu, which stands for "peace, protection." Thus, the name has its roots in the Old German language.

How do you pronounce Willfried?

The pronunciation of Willfried is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. It is pronounced as "Will-fried" [ˈvɪlfʁiːt]. The name starts compactly and ends with a bright, elongated syllable. The long "ie" gives it brilliance, while the hard ending sound "-d" provides firmness. Willfried has a dignified and traditional aura - a name that impresses with its dense structure and striking presence.

When is the name day of Willfried?

The name day of Willfried is celebrated on April 24th in remembrance of Saint Wilfrid of York.

Popularity

In Germany, Willfried is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd in the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012 with 3,479th place. In the last ten years, Willfried has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Will / Willi

Famous people

• Willfried Gasser (Swiss doctor)