Dyke

Dyke Meaning & Origin

About Dyke
The name "Dyke" is derived from the Old English word "dic," meaning a ditch or a trench. It was originally used as a topographic surname for someone who lived near or worked on a dyke or ditch. Over time, it has also been used as a nickname for individuals with the surname Richard, as "Dick" is a common diminutive for Richard. However, it is important to note that the term "dyke" has also been used as a derogatory slang term to insult or demean lesbians, which is unrelated to the origin of the surname.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dyke are male.

Dyke Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AY1 K
🌐 IPA
/daɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dyke in Braille

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

The name Dyke in braille

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

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

The name Dyke in sign language

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