Dreda

Dreda Meaning & Origin

About Dreda
The name "Dreda" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dredan," meaning "to fear" or "to dread." It is a name that conveys a sense of apprehension or anxiety, suggesting a person who may be cautious or wary in their approach to life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dreda are female.

Dreda Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R EY1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/dreda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dreda in Braille

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

The name Dreda in braille

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

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

The name Dreda in sign language

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