Question regarding my grandfathers name

I have a grandfather whose name is Wilfredo. Does anyone know how you would say this name in English? Is it a common name in Latina America?

Hi amayo: Wilfred. It isn't as common in the U.S. as it once was a few generations ago.

Hi Vicente! Thanks for the response. Do you know if Wilfredo is a common name in Latin America or is it uncommon like in the US?

No Amayo. I don't know. I cannot say how common it is. My experience is pretty much limited to Mexico and Central America and I have not heard the name very often in those countries but that doesn't mean it is uncommon. Maybe some other members can help.

Thanks Vincente! I appreciate your response :)

Amayo, here are some links that might interest you.


wilfredo - Yahoo! Search Results

Wilfred - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wilfred (given name) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks Vicente! :D

The meaning of Wilfredo is A wish for peace.

I have a friend that his name is Wilfredo, and we call him Wilfred-O. His nickname is Willy, but when we say his whole name we say Wilfred-O. We dont leave out the o.

haha... I think my grandfather would beat me if I tried to call him Willy.

LOL!! @ amayo's comment of your grandfather beating you!! lol!! Abuelo Willy!! :p