Wilfred - what do you think? Seems old-fashioned at first, but growing on me...

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After all, you can shorten to 'Wilf' or have optionality to go 'Wil' or 'Freddie' if they prefer. I think they are all quite cool. 3 names for the price of 1?

Not keen on Wil(fred) but Freddie is cute.

There was a Wilf at the health centre last week. It sounded lovely.

Please no. My fil (who is 75 or 100 or thereabouts) is Wilfred and is known as Wilf. Say no more.

Love it - we are also mad about Wilbur for same reasons and I prefer the abbreviation of Bertie to Feeddie.

Gaining in popularity round here with good reason. It's nice.

Love it!

I like it, the meaning is so nice and the sound is cute. old fashioned are back in fashion i dont think a wilfred would be teased at all

I'm going to be the lone voice of dissent here and say no.

But I really really dont get the current trend for elderly ironic names.

I suspect they are going to look as dated as the generation of Kylie's or Tracy's in years to come.

I have a 21 mth DS called Wilfred who is known as Wilf or Wilfie. My family were sceptical at first but I stuck to my guns and now it's just him. I have never had a negative reaction..just the opposite in fact... everyone says they think it's wonderful and I just can't believe that every single person I meet can be an excellent liar. Like you we figured he could be Wil once he's a teenager, but he really really suits the name. Do it if you like it, I can recommend it!

I have a 21 mth DS called Wilfred who is known as Wilf or Wilfie. My family were sceptical at first but I stuck to my guns and now it's just him. I have never had a negative reaction..just the opposite in fact... everyone says they think it's wonderful and I just can't believe that every single person I meet can be an excellent liar. Like you we figured he could be Wil once he's a teenager, but he really really suits the name. Do it if you like it, I can recommend it!

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I hate it-but then I hate all the 'old men's names', Stanley, Reginald, Alfred, Albert etc.

My nephew is called Wilf - I do like it but it's a litle twee name goes his best friend Jude very well tho!

Its awful ...I hate old mens names ...

love it. we have an alfred...aka 'alf' and 'alfie' (also alfie bear, not sure if that's going to stick though)