Butler

Butler Meaning & Origin

About Butler
The name "Butler" is of English origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Old French word "bouteillier," meaning "bottle bearer" or "cupbearer." It was originally used to denote a servant or steward responsible for the wine cellar or the provision of drinks in a noble household. Over time, the name "Butler" became a hereditary surname and is now commonly used as a last name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Butler are male.

Butler Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B03406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 T L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbətlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B346

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Butler in Braille

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

The name Butler in braille

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

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

The name Butler in sign language

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