Derringer

Derringer Meaning & Origin

About Derringer
The name "Derringer" is of German origin and is derived from the word "Deringer," which refers to a small pocket-sized pistol invented by Henry Deringer in the 19th century. The name has come to symbolize a compact and powerful firearm, often associated with concealed carry or personal protection. As a surname, "Derringer" may be used to denote someone with qualities such as strength, resilience, or a fierce determination, akin to the characteristics of the firearm itself.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Derringer are male.

Derringer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0605206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R AH0 N JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrənʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNKR', 'TRNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derringer in Braille

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

The name Derringer in braille

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

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

The name Derringer in sign language

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