Wilder
/W-Y-L-D-EH-R/
Untamed, wild one, from Old English wilde (wild, uncultivated). Made literary by Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Wilder is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Untamed, wild one, from Old English wilde (wild, uncultivated). Made literary by Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls.”.
Wilder is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Untamed, wild one, from Old English wilde (wild, uncultivated). Made literary by Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls." and belongs to the Energy cluster — names with vitality, motion, and bright life force.
Common among British, American, European families, Wilder carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Wilder
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Wilder lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Wilder's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Wilder's saint & feast day →What does Wilder's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Wilder resonates in either tradition.
Wilder's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Wilder's full reading →
Does Wilder go with your family's names?
Wilder breaks into 6 sounds: /W-Y-L-D-EH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Wilder sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Wilder beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Wilder — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Wilder
If Wilder resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Energy cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Wilder
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Common questions about Wilder
What does the name Wilder mean?
Wilder means "Untamed, wild one, from Old English wilde (wild, uncultivated). Made literary by Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Wilder a boy or girl name?
Wilder is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Wilder?
Wilder is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Wilder a Christian name?
Yes. Wilder is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Wilder mean in English?
Wilder originates from English, where it means "Untamed, wild one, from Old English wilde (wild, uncultivated). Made literary by Thornton Wilder and Laura Ingalls.."
What are common nicknames for Wilder?
Common short forms of Wilder include Wili, Wild.
What is the numerology of Wilder?
Wilder has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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