Wylder

Wylder is a boy's name of British origin. It derives from the Old English word wild-eor, meaning “wild animal.”

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Masculine
Rare
Updated: August 7, 2024
Updated: August 7, 2024

Boy name origins & meanings

German; wild, untamed

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Family name origins & meanings

Wydler is a variation of the name Wilder, a German name meaning "untamed." Wilder has grown in popularity as a first name for boys after being widely known as a surname. Popular figures with this last name include actor Gene Wilder and author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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