Origin, Meaning, And History Of Wilder
Wilder is a surname of English and German origin and is derived from Old English which means ‘wild’ or ‘untamed.’ As a surname, Wilder originally referred to someone who lived in a wild or uncultivated area or someone who had an eager and enthusiastic personality. The name Wilder is also occasionally used as a given name.
The surname Wilder was first identified in Bavaria. German settlers who populated the US between the mid-17th and the mid-20th centuries brought the surname to the country.
The Wilder surname can be traced back to at least the 10th century. The name was initially spelled in various ways, including Wilder, Wildt, Wilde, Wild, Wilt, Wildter, and others. This unique unisex name is pronounced ‘WHILE-der’ or ‘WILL-der.’ Nicknames such as Wild, Wilde, Wil, Willie, Willi, and Willy often accompanied this unique name.
In recent years, Wilder has experienced a surge in popularity, making it one of the most favored names for boys in the United States. The Social Security Administration ranks Wilder as the 225th most popular name for boys born in the United States in 2020. Although Wilder is still predominantly used for boys, it’s also becoming a popular choice for girls. Nevertheless, Wilder is more familiar as a surname.
In popular culture, Wilder appears as Wilder Lloyd in the 2008 movie The Accidental Husband, as the lead character Van Wilder in the movie of the same name, and as Jack Wilder in the movie Now You See Me. Wilder is also the name of a character in the anime series Transformers: Super, God Masterforce. Zelos Wilder is a red-headed character in the video game Tales of Symphonia and is a psionic character class in Dungeons and Dragons.
Wilder
Unisex
Christianity
English
8
Two
1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce
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Famous People With The Name Wilder
- Wilder DuPuy BakerA Vice-admiral of the United States Navy to be awarded a Navy Cross for his actions.
- Wilder Félix Calderón CastroPeruvian politician affiliated with the Peruvian Aprista Party.
- Billy WilderAustrian-American filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Director twice and won the screenplay academy award thrice
- Lawrence Douglas WilderAmerican lawyer and politician who was the first African-American to be elected as governor in the United States.
- Matthew WilderAmerican musician, composer, and record producer, known for his 1983 hit single Break My Stride.
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How To Communicate The Name Wilder In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Wilder?
The name Wilder means ‘wild’ or ‘untamed.’
2. What is the origin of the name Wilder?
Wilder has an Old English origin.
3. How popular is the name Wilder for a boy?
Wilder has been in the top 1000 baby boy names in the US from 2015 to 2022. It was the most popular in 2021 at 367th rank, with 887 baby boys sharing the name (1). Thus the name Wilder is a popular choice for boys.
References:
- Popularity of name Wilder; https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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