Cromwell

Cromwell Meaning & Origin

About Cromwell
The name "Cromwell" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "crumb" meaning "crooked" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is a locational surname that originally referred to someone who lived near a crooked stream or spring. The name gained prominence through the influential figure Oliver Cromwell, who was a prominent military and political leader in 17th-century England. Today, the name "Cromwell" is associated with strength, leadership, and historical significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cromwell are male.

Cromwell Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRML
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CANA
🔊 Soundex
C60504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 M W AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɑmwəl/
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('KRML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cromwell in Braille

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

The name Cromwell in braille

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

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

The name Cromwell in sign language

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