Thoughts on the name “Wilder”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First association was Almanzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie.

I would not name a girl that. Second association is the potential for Spring Break jokes.

Parents shouldn't start embarrassing their child on Day 1.

You must be old.

Ma'am, this is a Gen X parenting forum.

[Anonymous]

Wilder should only be one of a set of triplets: Wild, Wilder, and Wildest. These children should be studied their entire lives to learn whether such naming influences outcomes.

Same with Walt, Walter, and Waltest.

[Anonymous]

Why the F comes up with these stupid names?

[Anonymous]

I've met a Wylder. Whatever works for you,OP, but personally I'm not a fan and I wouldn't temp fate like that.

[Anonymous]

I’ve taught Hispanic boy students with this name. Pronounced Will-der

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perfect for a girl with brother Maverick.

Our neighbors have a boy named Maverick and I cringe every time I hear it. Just seems like they’re trying way too hard…

Friend's nephew just named his son Wolf. Not Wolfgang but Wolf. Let the howling begin.

I know a Wolfe and Wlyde, boy/girl siblings.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s a solid middle name, so maybe offer your spouse that option. As a first name it’s too try hard (in my opinion).

[Anonymous]

Wilder Angel would be classy OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perfect for a girl with brother Maverick.

Our neighbors have a boy named Maverick and I cringe every time I hear it. Just seems like they’re trying way too hard…

There's a Remington on our street. Maybe his baby brother will be Glock.

Nah, a baby brother would be Colt or a baby sister would be Beretta.

[Anonymous]

Gauche in the current context. But sure, if you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve taught Hispanic boy students with this name. Pronounced Will-der

Yeah, I don't hate it, but I think it would always get mispronounced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First association was Almanzo Wilder from Little House on the Prairie.

I would not name a girl that. Second association is the potential for Spring Break jokes.

Parents shouldn't start embarrassing their child on Day 1.

+1 also Van Wilder

Possibly ok for a boy but marginal

Very try hard for a girl

[Anonymous]

Get a grip. What a ridiculous name.

[Anonymous]

woof i know one!

kid def lives up to his name, wild!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you like Wilbur or just Will?

DP but I love Wilbur (for a boy) - makes me think of Charlotte's Web