Foley

Foley Meaning & Origin

About Foley
The name "Foley" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "foghlaidh," which means "plunderer" or "pirate." It was originally a surname given to those who worked as professional raiders or plunderers. Over time, the name has evolved and is now used as both a surname and a given name.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Foley are male.

Foley Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F OW1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfoʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foley in Braille

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

The name Foley in braille

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

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

The name Foley in sign language

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