Gaudy

Gaudy Meaning & Origin

About Gaudy
The name "Gaudy" is derived from the Old French word "gaudie" which means "merry" or "festive." It is often used to describe something that is showy, flashy, or excessively ornate in appearance. As a name, "Gaudy" can be seen as a reflection of a person's vibrant and flamboyant personality, or it may be used ironically to describe someone who is known for their extravagant or ostentatious behavior.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gaudy are female.

Gaudy Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AO1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɔdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaudy in Braille

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

The name Gaudy in braille

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

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

The name Gaudy in sign language

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