Dudley

Dudley Meaning & Origin

About Dudley
The name Dudley is of English origin and has Old English roots. It is derived from the words "dud," meaning "cloak" or "mantle," and "leah," meaning "clearing" or "meadow." Therefore, the name Dudley can be interpreted to mean "clearing or meadow where cloaks or mantles are worn." It is a surname turned given name and is often associated with individuals who are noble, dignified, and possess a strong sense of style and fashion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dudley are male.

Dudley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 D L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdΙ™dli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dudley in Braille

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

The name Dudley in braille

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

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

The name Dudley in sign language

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