Wilde

Meaning & origin

The name **Wilde** is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning **untamed**. It began as an English surname that came from a nickname used for someone considered wild, unruly, or fierce. The name was especially common in and around Yorkshire in the UK, appearing frequently in records such as the 1379 poll tax lists and later county directories.

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