Wilder
WAHYL-der
Popularity
#3259
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
8,042
Peak Year
#978 in 2021
First Recorded
1914
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname and given name meaning 'wild, untamed animal'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Thornton Wilder
American playwright and novelist.
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