Gunnison

Gunnison Meaning & Origin

About Gunnison
The name "Gunnison" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Fhionntain," meaning "son of the fair-haired servant of St. Finnan." It is a surname that is associated with the Clan Gunn, a Scottish Highland clan. The name carries connotations of loyalty, servitude, and a connection to the patron saint, St. Finnan.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gunnison are male.

Gunnison Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNSN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G050205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 N IH0 S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgənɪsən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gunnison in Braille

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

The name Gunnison in braille

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

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

The name Gunnison in sign language

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