Bayard

Bayard Meaning & Origin

About Bayard
The name "Bayard" is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "baiard," meaning "reddish-brown" or "chestnut-colored." It is often associated with the qualities of strength, bravery, and loyalty, as it is famously linked to the legendary knight Bayard, known for his chivalry and valor. The name Bayard is often given to boys and symbolizes courage and honor.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bayard are male.

Bayard Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EY1 ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/beɪərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bayard in Braille

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

The name Bayard in braille

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

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

The name Bayard in sign language

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