Vilde as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Vilde

What is the meaning of the name Vilde ?

The baby name Vilde is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈvɪldə/ (VIL-deh).

Vilde is Norwegian in Origin.

Vilde is a Norwegian feminine given name, most commonly understood as a modern short form of Alvilde, itself from Old Norse Alfhildr (alfr "elf" + hildr "battle"). The compound conveys the sense of "elf-battle" or "battle-ready under elf protection," linking it to the wider family of -hildr names. Though its sound aligns with the Scandinavian adjective vild/vill "wild," that resemblance is secondary to the Alfhildr etymology. Related forms include Alvilde, Alvhild, Alfhild, Alfilda, Hilde, and Hilda; Swedish Vilda and Icelandic Alfhildur are cognates.

Usage centers in Norway, where Vilde emerged as an independent given name in the late 20th century and climbed rapidly, ranking among the most-used girls' names in the 1990s and early 2000s. It remains familiar across Scandinavia, especially Norway and to a lesser extent Denmark and Sweden, valued for its brisk, modern sound paired with ancient Norse roots.