Wilder

Wilder Meaning & Origin

About Wilder
The name Wilder is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "wilde" which means "wild" or "untamed." As a surname, it was often given to individuals who lived in or near wild or uncultivated areas. The name can also be interpreted as someone who possesses a free-spirited, adventurous, or unpredictable nature. Overall, Wilder conveys a sense of wildness, nature, and a nonconformist spirit.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wilder are male.

Wilder Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwaɪldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTR', 'FLTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilder in Braille

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

The name Wilder in braille

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

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

The name Wilder in sign language

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