Duff

Duff Meaning & Origin

About Duff
The name "Duff" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dubh," meaning "dark" or "black." It is often used as a surname or a given name. The name "Duff" can symbolize someone with dark or black hair, complexion, or even a dark or mysterious personality. It may also be associated with strength, resilience, and a sense of mystery.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Duff are male.

Duff Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 F
🌐 IPA
/dəf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duff in Braille

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

The name Duff in braille

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

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

The name Duff in sign language

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