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Name Origin

Wilder is an English surname and given name that means 'untamed' or 'wild'. It has origins in Old English and refers to someone who lived in a wild or uncultivated area.

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Famous People

Wilder Penfield (1891-1971)

Neurosurgeon, medical researcher

  • Pioneer in the field of neurosurgery
  • Developed techniques for brain mapping and surgery
  • Founded the Montreal Neurological Institute

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