What would you think?

[17caterpillars1mouse]

What would you think of you were introduced to a baby called Wilfred, possibly nn Wilf or Wilfie? Do you think it will age well. I really like it, but now sure how a teenage boy would feel being called it, but then i guess he would be surrounded by Arthur's, Stanley's and Dougie's so is it that different?

I like it

He can call himself Fred or Freddie too. I like it.

I really don't like it. But I'm sure there's not a name that is universally liked.

I really like it, if he wants to blend in he can go by Will

I'd think it's really popular at the moment!

I like it

I like it

I like it and I like the poetry of Wilfred Owen.
'Wilf' and 'Wilfie' are sweet nick names too.

I don't like it, sorry.

I know three baby Wilfred's, so I wouldn't think anything of it!

As a personal opinion, I think it will date. Obviously it's an old name that is already 'dated' but I don't think it's one that will become a 'classic' long term. But that isn't really a problem for me, although it seems to be for a lot on MN.

Really dislike it.

It's really good, I don't think it'll seem out of place with other names that are popular now.

Meh.

“Obviously it's an old name that is already 'dated' but I don't think it's one that will become a 'classic' long term. “

I would disagree and say it is a classic name.

The most recent baby I know of is a Wilfred nn Wilf

The Unmumsy mums new baby is called Wilf so it must be on trend

LOVE this name. I'd use it myself if it didn't clash with my surname. I think of a Wilfred being a kind, gentle boy, but one with a cheeky, mischievous streak.

I wouldn’t think much other than “is he known as Wilf or Freddie?”. It is a pretty popular baby name at the moment, I know/know of 3.

Nice name.
And better than Jaxon.

crispbutty - I see a classic as a name that has maintained popularity to at least a certain extent throughout generations (like Thomas, William, John, Henry, etc), not a come-back name like Wilfred. But I may have the wrong perception.

I do like the name, though!

Fab!

I don't like it

Lovely name! And yes so many nn possibilities for a teenager to toy with if they so wish. You're right though, it may seem a little 'out there' to us now but in 15-20 years these names will be the norm :)