Girl

Wilda

WIL-duh

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“From the Old English 'wilde' meaning untamed or wild. A bold, spirited name that peaked in the early 1900s, now appealing to parents seeking vintage strength.”

Popularity Over Time

Wilda US popularity rank over timeRank 15438 in 2022 to rank 326 in 1926. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#326#7882#154381900192019401960198020002022

Wilda is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

WilHilda

Style

StrongVintageBoldClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Wilda Hauser (painter)
  • Wilda Hawkins (singer)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Strong Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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People Also Ask

From the Old English 'wilde' meaning untamed or wild. A bold, spirited name that peaked in the early 1900s, now appealing to parents seeking vintage strength.

Wilda is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Wilda include Wil, Hilda.

Names that pair beautifully with Wilda include Beatrix, Rosalind, Cordelia, Clementine.