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Wilder

Wilder is a boy's name of German origin that means "untamed" or "wild." As a surname, Wilder may date as far back as the 10th century. Famous people with this name include Hollywood actor Gene Wilder who starred in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as an eccentric and quirky business owner. If you're looking for a name to reflect baby's free-spirited nature or the boundless creativity of a fictional character, Wilder is a worthy contender.
German Male
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Meaning

Wild, untamed

Popularity

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Pronunciation

WIL-der

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Traits

  • Adventurous
  • Independent
  • Fearless
  • Free-spirited

Compatibility

Wilder pairs well with traditional or classic sibling names, as it adds a touch of modernity and uniqueness to the group. As a middle name, it can complement longer and more formal first names. Culturally, Wilder fits well with nature-inspired or outdoorsy themes in naming styles.

Adventurous Independent Fearless Free-spirited

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Wilder Penfield

Wilder Penfield

Neurosurgeon

Born: January 26, 1891 · Spokane, Washington, United States

Portrait of Wilder Graves Penfield

Wilder Graves Penfield

Writer

Born: March 5, 1885 · Ravenna, Ohio, United States

Portrait of Wilder Shaw

Wilder Shaw

Actor

Born: May 6, 1991 · Los Angeles, California, United States

Portrait of Wilder Weir

Wilder Weir

Television Host

Born: September 12, 1986 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Portrait of Wilder Graves Penfield II

Wilder Graves Penfield II

Musician

Born: December 11, 1913 · Washington, D.C., United States

Portrait of Wilder Batista

Wilder Batista

Athlete

Born: August 3, 1980 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Wilder Original form
  • Вилдер Cyrillic
  • 威尔德 Chinese (Simplified)
  • ვილდერ Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • वाइल्डर (Wilder) Hindi
  • ווילדר (Wilder) Hebrew
  • ワイルダー (Wilder) Japanese
  • วิลเดอร์ (Wilder) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilder

What does Wilder mean?
Wild, untamed
What is the origin of Wilder?
Wilder has German origins.
Is Wilder popular?
Wilder has been viewed 87 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Wilder?
Similar names include Genesis, Lucy, Kelly, Rachel, Talia.
How do you pronounce Wilder?
Wilder is pronounced WIL-der.

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