Wild

Wild Meaning & Origin

About Wild
The name "Wild" is derived from the Old English word "wilde," meaning untamed or uncontrolled. It signifies a person who possesses a free-spirited, adventurous, and unpredictable nature. The name "Wild" often represents individuals who embrace a nonconformist lifestyle, have a strong sense of independence, and are unafraid to explore unconventional paths in life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wild are male.

Wild Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D
🌐 IPA
/waɪld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wild in Braille

Here's how to represent Wild in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wild in braille

How to Spell the Name Wild in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wild in sign language

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