What origin is the name Wildred?

Wildred comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Wildred — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Wildred

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wildred

Wildred

Girl

English

2 syllables

Wildred is an English girl's name meaning "An old English name meaning desired peace, derived from wild and counsel.".

The meaning of Wildred is "An old English name meaning desired peace, derived from wild and counsel." — a girl name of English origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

An old English name meaning desired peace, derived from wild and counsel.

Popularity

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What does Wildred mean?

Wildred is a girl name of English origin meaning "An old English name meaning desired peace, derived from wild and counsel.".

How popular is Wildred?

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Brother names that go with Wildred

Mason Jackson Carter Wyatt Tyler Grayson

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Wildred.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Wildred

Wildred means "An old English name meaning desired peace, derived from wild and counsel." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Riley — "Riley comes from an Irish surname, from Ó Raghailligh, or from an English place name meaning 'rye clearing'." (Irish)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)