Bud

Bud Meaning & Origin

About Bud
The name Bud is a diminutive form of the name Buddy, which originated as a term of endearment or nickname for a close friend or companion. It is often used to refer to someone who is considered a buddy or pal, emphasizing a sense of camaraderie and friendship.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Bud are male.

Bud Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 180% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 D
🌐 IPA
/bəd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bud in Braille

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

The name Bud in braille

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

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

The name Bud in sign language

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