Wilde

English surname, variation of Wild, English word name

"untamed; undomesticated, uncultivated"

Wilde Origin and Meaning

The name Wilde is a boy's name of English origin meaning "untamed; undomesticated, uncultivated".

Wilde is a bold choice that equally fits in to a number of contemporary name trends. It's a daring, outdoorsy word name; a surname-style choice; a literary honor name; and a sound-alike for more popular choices such as Wilder, Wiley, Wyatt, and Wells. Best associated with the inimitable Irish author, poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, known for his wit, flamboyance, and literary talent, it was given to 12 boys in a recent year.

Content creators Eden Harvey and Lloyd Hulme chose Wilde as a middle name for their son in 2025 while actress Eve Cooper chose it as a first name in 2022.

Popularity of the name Wilde

• 1671 Nameberry 2023

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