Dryden

Dryden Meaning & Origin

About Dryden
The name "Dryden" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "dryge" meaning "dry" and "denu" meaning "valley." As a surname, Dryden refers to someone who lived in or near a dry valley. Additionally, Dryden is also a given name, and in this context, it is associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dryden are male.

Dryden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D R AY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdraΙͺdΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dryden in Braille

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

The name Dryden in braille

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

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

The name Dryden in sign language

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