Gehrig

Gehrig Meaning & Origin

About Gehrig
The name "Gehrig" is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Gerhard," which means "brave spear" or "strong spear." It is a surname that is often associated with the famous American baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was known for his strength and resilience. The name "Gehrig" carries connotations of bravery, strength, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gehrig are male.

Gehrig Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 R IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɛrɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRK', 'KRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gehrig in Braille

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

The name Gehrig in braille

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

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

The name Gehrig in sign language

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