Name meaning
Wilder
means “wild, untamed”
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Say it
- WYLD-er
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Wilder comes from an English surname meaning wild one, from the Middle English wilde. The writers Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder carried it as a surname, and it is now a modern given name.
Roots
From Middle English wilde (wild).
Where it is used
A surname turned given name.
Wilder name FAQ
What does the name Wilder mean?
Wilder means “wild, untamed”. From Middle English wilde (wild).
Where does the name Wilder come from?
Wilder is of English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Wilder?
Wilder is usually pronounced WYLD-er.
Is Wilder a boy's or a girl's name?
Wilder is mostly masculine.
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Sources
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