Dud

Dud Meaning & Origin

About Dud
The name "Dud" is a diminutive form of the name "Dudley" and is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "dudde," meaning "cloak" or "mantle." As a name, "Dud" is often used as a nickname or a term of endearment for someone named Dudley. It carries a sense of familiarity and informality, reflecting a close and affectionate relationship.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 D
🌐 IPA
/dəd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dud in Braille

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

The name Dud in braille

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

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

The name Dud in sign language

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