Wilde Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Wilde last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Wilde last name
Meaning of the Wilde last name: "wild, untamed". Wilde is an English surname from Middle English wilde, a nickname for an unruly person, or for someone living on wild, uncultivated land. The last name is common in Lancashire and Cheshire. Dublin-born Oscar Wilde came from a family of English descent.
Arms associated with the Wilde name
In English heraldry a coat of arms belonged to one person, so Wilde lines used their own versions.
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Wilde name FAQ
What does the Wilde name mean?
"wild, untamed". Common variants include Wild, Wylde.
Where does the Wilde surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Wilde coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wilde coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).