Castle

Castle Meaning & Origin

About Castle
The name "Castle" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "castel," which ultimately comes from the Latin word "castellum," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked in a castle or had some association with such a structure. The name "Castle" carries connotations of strength, protection, and nobility, reflecting the historical significance and grandeur of castles.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Castle are male.

Castle Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -34.62% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KSTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C02340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkæsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Castle in Braille

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

The name Castle in braille

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

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

The name Castle in sign language

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