I personally really like the name Wilfred nn Wilf/Freddie and my husband is on board as well
I want it to wear well throughout their life… thoughts on if it’s a strong name, is it ‘mockable’ in anyway ??
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Wilfred is a strong, classic name and those kinds of names are not only popular right now, but never really fall completely out of fashion. I don’t think it stands out in a negative way and it will fit in with a lot of his peers as he grows up.
But if you mean mockable in a playground sense, every name is mockable. If a child wants to pick on someone’s name, they will find a way. I went through years of being called Rhinoceros but I wouldn’t change my name for the world! Pick the name you love!

Just saying...if i had a nephew with the name Wilfred i would give nicknames like wolfie, will, fred

I wouldn't use "wilf" it would get mocked for "Milf"....
that's why i would go for saying "Wolf" or "Wolfie" short for Wilfred
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