Ames

Ames Meaning & Origin

About Ames
The name "Ames" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "amis," meaning "friend." It is a surname that was often given to someone who was considered a good friend or companion. As a first name, "Ames" can be seen as a representation of friendship, loyalty, and trustworthiness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ames are male.

Ames Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMS
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 M Z
🌐 IPA
/eÉŞmz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ames in Braille

Here's how to represent Ames in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ames in braille

How to Spell the Name Ames in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ames using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ames in sign language

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