Elrod

Elrod Meaning & Origin

About Elrod
The name "Elrod" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Aelfraed," which means "elf counsel" or "wise elf." It combines the elements "aelf," meaning elf or supernatural being, and "raed," meaning counsel or advice. As a surname, Elrod signifies someone who is wise, knowledgeable, or possesses the qualities associated with elves in folklore.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elrod are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALRT
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH0 L R AA1 D
🌐 IPA
/ɪˈlrɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elrod in Braille

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

The name Elrod in braille

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

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

The name Elrod in sign language

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