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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wild, untamed
- Origin
- Germanic (feminine form of 'wild')
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- WIL-duh
Wilda is a Germanic name, the feminine form of 'wild', and it means wild, untamed. It's pronounced WIL-duh. If you want a name with a spirited, free-roaming meaning behind it, this one says so plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Wilda
Meaning: Wild, untamed.
Origin: Germanic (feminine form of 'wild').
How to Pronounce Wilda
WIL-duhIPA /ˈwɪldə/
Popularity of Wilda
Wilda peaked in 1926, when it ranked #327 with 411 babies given the name. By 2022 it had slipped to #17604, with just 5 babies, so a child named Wilda today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Wilda mean?
Wild, untamed.
How do you pronounce Wilda?
Wilda is pronounced WIL-duh (IPA: /ˈwɪldə/).
Is Wilda a popular name right now?
Wilda peaked at #327 in 1926 and is ranked #17604 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2022.)
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