Wyld Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Spelled Wyld, the surname still points back to Wild.

What is the meaning of Wyld?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Wild, untamed”.

Is Wyld the same name as Wild?

Spelled with “y” instead of “i”, Wyld shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Other spellings include Wildt, Wildner and Vild.

Is there a Wyld coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Wild surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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