Gilfred
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,801
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"hawk-like; stately"
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"what is given, what is cast"
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English origin
"dearly loved"
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Medieval English origin
"tax collector, rent farmer"
#15,625 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"surname transferred to given name"
#15,900 in US
Old French mace origin
"weapon, mace bearer"
#15,644 in US
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About the Name Gilfred
Gilfred is a boy name .
Gilfred is currently ranked #15,801 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gilfred include Gil, Gilf, Gilfy, Gilfie, Red, Redy, Redie, Giy, Giie, and Gilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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