Wilde

Pronunciation: [ w-EYELD ]

Boy Name #7,052 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilde is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-EYELD.

Parents who love the name Wilde often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,052
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Wilder #391

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie

Also a Girl Name

Wilde is also used as a girl name, ranked #25074.

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Similar Names

Willie Winifred Winnie Wilhelmina William Willa Wilda Winnifred

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilde

Is Wilde a boy or girl name?

Wilde is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7052. As a girl name, it is ranked #25074. Wilde is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilde?

Wilde is pronounced w-EYELD.

How popular is the name Wilde?

Wilde is currently ranked #7052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilde?

Common nicknames for Wilde include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie.

Is Wilde a common or rare name?

Wilde is an uncommon name, ranked #7052 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Wilde

Wilde is a boy name .

Is Wilde a boy or girl name? Wilde is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,074. Wilde is more commonly used as a boy name.

Wilde is currently ranked #7,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Wilde include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Wilde include Wilder . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.