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Wilde

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How to Pronounce Wilde

Pronounced WYLD /ˈwaɪld/High

Meaning: From the English surname Wilde, 'wild; untamed,' famously borne by the writer Oscar Wilde. Used here for a girl, it reads strongly as a surname and can lean male, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname with an untamed edge: Wilde means 'wild' — it reads male and surname-style, which we flag (said 'WYLD').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Wilde, 'wild; untamed,' famously borne by the writer Oscar Wilde. Used here for a girl, it reads strongly as a surname and can lean male, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15099 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 12
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History & Origin

Wilde comes from the English surname for 'wild; untamed,' its fame tied to Oscar Wilde. As a girl's given name it is very rare and reads clearly as a surname with a possible male lean, which we flag honestly. A single, bold beat (said 'WYLD').

For girls it appears only very rarely, more familiar as a surname. Rare, surname-style, and edgy.

Did you know? Wilde is an English surname meaning 'wild; untamed,' famous through the writer Oscar Wilde; as a first name it reads strongly as a surname and can lean male, which we flag honestly (said 'WYLD').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Wilde — English surname 'wild'; Oscar Wilde; cross-sex lean

Variations

WildWylde

Nicknames

WilDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wilde mean?

Wilde is an English surname meaning 'wild; untamed,' famously borne by Oscar Wilde.

How do you pronounce Wilde?

It's said WYLD /ˈwaɪld/ — one syllable.

Is Wilde a boy or girl name?

Here Wilde is used for a girl, but it reads strongly as a surname and can lean male, which we flag.

How popular is Wilde?

Wilde is very rare as a given name, more familiar as a surname.

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