Gypsy

Gypsy Meaning & Origin

About Gypsy
The name "Gypsy" is derived from the term "Romani" or "Romany," which refers to a traditionally nomadic ethnic group originating from India. The name has come to be associated with a free-spirited, bohemian lifestyle due to the historical perception of Romani people as wanderers and fortune-tellers. However, it is important to note that the term "Gypsy" can be considered derogatory and offensive to some individuals, as it perpetuates stereotypes and misconceptions about the Romani culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gypsy are female.

Gypsy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -23.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPS
🗽 NYSIIS
G
🔊 Soundex
G0120
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IH1 P S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɪpsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPS', 'JPS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gypsy in Braille

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

The name Gypsy in braille

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

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

The name Gypsy in sign language

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