Geddes

Geddes Meaning & Origin

About Geddes
The name "Geddes" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gad" meaning "spear" or "pike." It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a place called Geddes, which is derived from the Gaelic word "geodha" meaning "gorge" or "ravine." The name Geddes is often associated with strength, courage, and resilience due to its connection with weaponry, reflecting the historical significance of warfare in Scottish culture.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 D AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛdəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JTS', 'KTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geddes in Braille

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

The name Geddes in braille

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

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

The name Geddes in sign language

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