Wildred
Wildred is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,629 in the US, popular nicknames include Wil, Wiy, and Wilie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,629
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Boy Name
Wildred is also used as a boy name, ranked #31706.
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About the Name Wildred
Wildred is a girl name .
Is Wildred a boy or girl name? Wildred is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,629 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,706. Wildred is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wildred is currently ranked #68,629 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wildred include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wildie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wildred include Wilder . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis