Wilda

Wilda Meaning & Origin

About Wilda
The surname Wilda is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wild," meaning "wild" or "untamed." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited wild or untamed characteristics. The name may have been given to individuals who were adventurous, free-spirited, or had a wild appearance or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wilda is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wilda: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilda based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wilda is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1 L D AH0
🌐 IPA
/wilda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilda in Braille

Here's how to represent Wilda in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wilda in braille

How to sign the name Wilda using Sign Language

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

The name Wilda in sign language

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