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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 (1891-1976)

Neurosurgeon

  • Pioneered neurosurgical techniques
  • Mapped the motor and sensory cortices of the brain
  • Developed treatments for epilepsy

Wilder Von Gontard (1987-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'The Fault in Our Stars' and 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'
  • Received critical acclaim for his performances

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