Bailie

Bailie Meaning & Origin

About Bailie
The name "Bailie" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "baili," meaning "bailiff" or "steward." It is a surname that was originally given to individuals who held the position of a bailiff, which was an officer of the law responsible for maintaining order and collecting rents or taxes. As a given name, Bailie is often used as a variant of the more common name "Bailey," which also has similar occupational roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bailie are female.

Bailie Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbeΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bailie in Braille

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

The name Bailie in braille

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

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

The name Bailie in sign language

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