TheNameDBWilde
DescriptiveMeaning
A wild or untamed person, or one living in wild or uncultivated land.
Etymology
From Old English 'wilde' (wild, untamed) or Germanic roots meaning wild or uncivilized. The term was used as a descriptive surname for those living on wild lands or possessing wild characteristics.
About the Wilde Surname
A descriptive surname indicating wildness or residence in wild territory. The name has been borne by notable literary and cultural figures.
Distribution
Found throughout English-speaking regions and German-speaking areas.
Notable Bearers
Oscar Wilde (Irish writer), Billy Wilde (film director)