Untamed, wild, or willow tree
Wilda is a name with dual etymological roots. It is often considered a feminine form of the Germanic word for 'wild' or 'untamed,' but it can also be a shortened form of Wilhelmina or derived from the Old English 'wilig,' meaning 'willow tree.'
Less common today
Wilda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,873 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American stage actress and singer of the early 20th century
Noted American portrait photographer
