133 Baby Names Meaning 'Wild'

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What do you think when you think of the word ‘wild’? It often brings an untamed, free, and adventurous spirit to mind. Parents choose these baby names that mean 'wild' to give their children a chance to grow up with a bold personality. You will find these names across several languages and cultures. Names that mean ‘wild’ symbolize independence and offer a constant connection to the natural world.

Wilder is a great example of such names. It means ‘wild,’ ‘untamed,’ and ‘uncontrolled.’ Derived from the Old English word wilde, Wilder was initially used as a last name before becoming a first name. The Bible has the name Aran, which means ‘wild goat’ in Hebrew. It was the name of one of the sons of Dishan in the Old Testament. Mythologies also have names, usually associated with gods or people with fiery temperaments. In Japanese mythology, Susanoo was the god of storms and the sea. His name means ‘wild male.’ He is known for slaying an eight-headed dragon. In Sumerian mythology, Lugalbanda means ‘king’ and ‘wild’ while Ninsun means ‘lady of the wild cow.’ Lugalbanda and Ninsun were the parents of the Sumerian hero Gilgamesh.

However, all names that mean ‘wild’ are not ancient. Hong in Chinese, Nasrin in Persian and Urdu, Olinda in Portuguese and Spanish, and Fiadh in Irish are modern names. They may have originated from old languages but are still in use and popular even today. Parents worldwide choose these names regularly as they embody a sense of freedom. Names that mean ‘wild’ give your child endless liberty and energy. They encourage them to explore the world and also be connected with nature.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Capri	Girl	Wild boar; Goat; Whimsical; An island in Italy
Clover	Girl	Meadow flower; Wild flower
Stormi	Girl	Storm; Wild; Turbulent
Denzel	Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Kapri	Girl	Wild boars; Caprice; Whim
Artemis	Girl	Safe; Butcher; Greek goddess of the wild and chastity
Calder	Boy	Rocky water; Wild or rough stream
Stormie	Girl	Storm; Wild; Turbulent
Everlynn	Girl	Like a wild boar; Brave boar; Boar clearing; Boar lake
Aran	Boy	Light bringer; Mountain of strength; Peaked island; Exalted; Wild goat

Henlee	Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Wylder	Unisex	Wild animal
Wilber	Boy	Wild boar; Bright; Willful
Henleigh	Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Wilbur	Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Henley	Boy	High meadow; Hen; Wild bird
Vaanya	Girl	Forest; A multitude of groves and woods; Wild
Silvestre	Boy	Wooded; Wild
Cohan	Unisex	Priest; Wild goose
Everton	Boy	Wild boar settlement

Luay	Boy	Wild ox
Savage	Unisex	Wild; Uncouth
Loay	Boy	Wild ox; To be slow
Agripina	Girl	Wild horse
Louay	Boy	Wild ox; To be slow; Protector; Flat area of sand
Wilde	Unisex	Wild; Untamed; Uncontrolled
Wyld	Unisex	Untamed; Wild; Uninhibited
Hong	Boy	Rainbow; Enlarge; Wild Swan; Chicken
Chicago	Unisex	Wild garlic; City in Illinois
Kail	Boy	Slender; Free; Wild rosemary

Aavish	Boy	Wild marjoram; The Last Follower; God's follower
Barley	Boy	Woodland clearing; Wild boar; Bear; Grower or seller of barley
Zimora	Girl	A branch; Wild olives; My praise
Jaguar	Boy	The wild beast that overcomes its prey at a bound
Silvester	Boy	Wooded; Forest; Wild
Nasrin	Girl	Wild rose
Wilden	Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Wylde	Unisex	Wild
Araya	Boy	Leader by example; Good; Noble; Righteous; Wild valley
Bronco	Unisex	Wild horse; Rough

Ayara	Girl	Wild quinoa; Skillful
Cimarron	Boy	Wild; Untamed
Bison	Unisex	Wild ox
Olinda	Girl	Wild fig tree
Dagger	Unisex	Maker or seller of daggers; Tusk of wild boar; Spike of deer
Brann	Boy	Raven; Wild Gorse
Pina	Girl	Wild horse; He will add
Wilda	Girl	Wild; Free-spirited; Fairy
Nasreen	Girl	Wild rose
Kaanan	Boy	Wild dark forest; A childhood name of Lord Krishna

Jora	Unisex	Chief; King; Wild boar; Rain; He teaches
Ziza	Unisex	Abundance; Wild beast
Asata	Girl	Wild rice paddy; Cultivated land
Lupine	Unisex	Wolf-like, fierce, wild
Taigan	Unisex	Wild mountain
Nisreen	Girl	Wild rose
Jordis	Unisex	Sword goddess; Wise woman; Seeress; Chief; Wild boar
Trenna	Girl	A bunch of wild roses
Aanandaprakash	Boy	Wild Wind
Aaranay	Boy	Wild Forest; Fertility; Abundance; Plentiful; Greenery; Generosity

Aaranyan	Boy	Forest; Wild greenery
Aranya	Boy	Wild forest
Aranyak	Boy	Belonging to the desert; Wild forest
Arnay	Boy	Wild forest; The forest; Sea
Banpati	Boy	One who defends and protects the wild
Gahlot	Boy	Variant of Gehlot, Gohil, and Guhilot; Wild
Gavala	Boy	Wild Buffalo; Buffalo Horn
Kunjabihari	Boy	One of many names of Lord Krishna signifying his liking for the wild green forest
Abal	Boy	Wild rose
Agrippa	Girl	Wild horse; Born feet first

Ajina	Boy	The skin of a wild animal; Fur
Akrosa	Boy	Wild Anger
Aoi	Unisex	Hollyhock; Green; Blue; Wild ginger; Look up to; Respect; To seek; To depend; To rely; Day
Aucaman	Boy	Wild condor
Babunaj	Boy	A wild Ivy; expressive person
Badan	Boy	A wild Boar; majestic and expressive
Baeddan	Boy	A mighty and wild Boar
Banaful	Boy	Wild flower
Banda	Boy	The person; Young; Wild; Fierce
Banmala	Girl	a garland of wild flowers

Basse	Boy	Wild boar
Eberhard	Boy	As strong and courageous as wild boar
Eburhard	Boy	One who is strong as a wild boar
Eglentina	Girl	Wild rose; Botanical name of flower
Eoforheard	Boy	A firm wild boar
Everard	Boy	Wild boar; Brave; Hardy
Everten	Boy	A wild boar; Someone as strong as a bear
Fiadh	Boy	Wild; Wild animal; Deer; Wilderness; Respect
French	Unisex	A free individual belonging to France; wild horse
Gayand	Boy	Resembles an elephant or a wild boar

Henlea	Boy	From the wood filled with wild birds
Hu	Boy	Tiger; Blessing; Favor from heaven; Barbarian; Wild; Wattle
Jaala	Boy	Wild goat
Jedda	Unisex	Little wild goose; Wren
Karalea	Girl	Sweet melody; Wild, stormy one
Kifat	Boy	Bold, courageous, and fast as wild animals lion, cheetah, and tiger.
Kunjalata	Girl	Kunjalata means A Wild Climber Plant
Luyu	Girl	One who is like a Wild Dove
Maha-wild-cow	Girl	A wild cow
Cow	Girl	Arabic word for a wild cow

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Baby names that mean ‘wild’ are often associated with freedom and untamed beauty. They are also a symbol of a strong connection with nature. These names have managed to steal the hearts of new parents worldwide, no matter what culture they follow or the language they speak. Hence, you can find such names in every country. They allow you to bridge geographical and linguistic boundaries and connect. While many of these names are mentioned in ancient myths or religious texts, some names are modern inventions that have quickly gained popularity. Parents may choose these names to bestow a sense of openness and independence on their children.

Infographic: Top Baby Names Meaning 'Wild'

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