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While throwing around names the other day Wilder/Wilde just hit me
and surprisingly hubby didn't immediately veto.
So WDYT of either name being a first or middle?
First thoughts were Caspian Wilde/Wilder or Casper Wilde from our
list.
and surprisingly hubby didn't immediately veto.
So WDYT of either name being a first or middle?
First thoughts were Caspian Wilde/Wilder or Casper Wilde from our
list.
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I think it was Wordsmith who posted about Wilder one time not too long ago, and I was surprised that I kind of liked it. I guess because it makes me think of Almanzo Wilder, and who didn't have a crush on him?! So it has that sort of feel, which is my favorite kind of name. That earns it some bonus points.
I think with Caspian, Wilde fits much better than Wilder. Wilde is sophisticated and a bit quirky, perfect for Caspian. I'd probably make sure you were an Oscar Wilde fan (or it was a family name) before using it, though.
I think with Caspian, Wilde fits much better than Wilder. Wilde is sophisticated and a bit quirky, perfect for Caspian. I'd probably make sure you were an Oscar Wilde fan (or it was a family name) before using it, though.
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My hubby is William and he's forever brought up some form of William as a possibility for #1 & #2. Since he was named after both his grandfather and father I wasn't into keeping the tradition, it's just not my thing makes me think the child has a name that's not "theirs" family wise. KWIM. My grandfather was also William.
But I think Wilde/Wilder kind of has a little hint of William, or at least the W ;) So maybe I'll give this little bit for #3.
But I think Wilde/Wilder kind of has a little hint of William, or at least the W ;) So maybe I'll give this little bit for #3.
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I does have a hint of William. :) I'm all for direct honoring, but when you want something unique for the kid, too, I think that's a good alternative.
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Oooh, Wilda is rather neat.
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They're a little bit to lastnamey-y for me to use in either position but they work fine as a middle name. I tend to only like surnames-as-given-names if they're family names and/or honoring someone.
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I dislike it, and I love both Caspian and Casper (Caspar is my #3/4 boy name), but Wilde(r) doesn't do either name any justice, in my opinion.
Wilde(r) is too wordy for me, sorry.
Wilde(r) is too wordy for me, sorry.
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I like them as middle names- they're interesting and unexpected. But I think either is a little much for a first name, because they can be taken too literally.
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