Wilfredo is the Spanish form of Wilfred, an English name derived from Old English elements willa "will, desire" and friþ "peace", meaning "desiring peace". The name ultimately traces back to the Anglo-Saxon name Wilfrith, which was borne by Saint Wilfrid, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop. While the name fell out of use after the Norman Conquest in England, it was revived in the 19th century and spread to other languages, including Spanish as Wilfredo. Cultural significance In Spanish-speaking countries, Wilfredo maintains strong ties to its English roots but is less common. It has been borne by notable athletes, artists, and politicians. Among them, Wilfredo Gómez (born 1956) is a three-time world boxing champion from Puerto Rico, and Wilfredo Vázquez (born 1960) is another Puerto Rican boxing world champion. Wilfredo Alicdan (born 1965) is a Filipino figurative artist, and Wilfredo Pedraza is a Peruvian politician. Related forms Related variants include the English Wilfred and Wilfrid, the Anglo-Saxon Wilfrith and Wilfrið, the Catalan Guifré, and the Danish Vilfred. As a Spanish first name, Wilfredo has been moderately popular in Latin America and among Spanish diaspora communities. Meaning: "Desiring peace" Origin: Spanish form of Old English Wilfred Type: Given name Usage regions: Spanish-speaking countries