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Wylde
Pronounced WYLD /ˈwaɪld/High
Meaning: Wy-spelling of Wild/Wilde — from Old English wilde, 'wild; untamed, uncultivated, free' (a surname and word-name)Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Wylde is a Wy-spelling of Wild/Wilde — from Old English wilde, 'wild; untamed, uncultivated, free, natural' (a surname for someone of a wild or free nature; the writer Oscar Wilde). A bold, adventurous, free-spirited word/surname-name; the Wy- styling personalizes it (guitarist Zakk Wylde).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, wild-and-free at the root, and adventurous.
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What does the name Wylde mean?
Wylde spells Wild/Wilde — 'wild; untamed, uncultivated, free'.
How do you pronounce Wylde?
It's said WYLD /ˈwaɪld/ — a single syllable.
Is Wylde a boy or girl name?
Wylde is a boy's name (used for both).
How popular is Wylde?
Wylde is a very rare name in the U.S.