About Wilde
The surname Wilde is of English and German origin, derived from the Old English word "wilde" or the German word "wild," both meaning "wild" or "untamed." As a surname, it was likely used to describe someone who possessed wild or untamed characteristics, such as a person with a fierce or unpredictable nature. It could also have been a nickname for someone who lived in a wild or uncultivated area. Overall, the surname Wilde signifies a connection to the concept of wildness or untamed nature.
The surname Wilde is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilde based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wilde in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilde using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.