Wilde
Pronunciation: [ w-EYELD ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilde first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 12 babies have been named Wilde in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilde is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #25,074 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #25,074
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Wilde
Wilde is a girl name .
Is Wilde a boy or girl name? Wilde is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #25,074 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,052. Wilde is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wilde is currently ranked #25,074 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilde include Wil, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. 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.
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