The spelling of the name "Walfried" is derived from its Germanic origins. In IPA phonetic transcription, it reads ˈvɑlfˌriːd. The initial "w" sound in English was originally pronounced like the German "v," which is why the IPA representation begins with that letter. The "a" sound is pronounced as "ah" in English, followed by the "l" sound, and then the long "ee" sound ("i" with two dots above it) to complete the name.
The name Walfried is of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements wald meaning ruler or power, and frid meaning peace or protection. When combined, the name Walfried can be understood to mean ruler of peace or powerful protector.